Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT) makes funding donations to community organisations in Poverty Bay, Hawke’s Bay, Tararua, Wairarapa, Manawatu & Horowhenua.
About the Trust
Donations
To manage, invest and distribute funds for the benefit of our community.
The Eastern & Central Community Trust is an independent, charitable trust, and is open and accountable to it's community. The Trust regularly donates money to community groups within its area; donations amount to around $5 million per annum. The aim is to help these groups achieve the things they believe will make their communities a better place for all who live there.
Donations are for charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational projects or services. If a community group identifies a special need and shows a commitment to helping itself, it will receive consideration.
Trustees
There are twelve Trustees, appointed by the Minister of Finance. They are selected for their professional or community-based experience and must live within the Trust's region.
The current Trustees are:
| Bev Edlin | Horowhenua | |
| Beverley Fullerton-Smith | Hastings | |
| Ron Garrod | Masterton | |
| John Gordon | Carterton | |
| Claire Matthews - Chairperson | Pahiatua | |
| Kaye McAulay | Martinborough | |
| Margaret Millard | Manawatu | |
| Bruce Mills | Manawatu | |
| Keith Moretta |
Napier |
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| Jane Poa | Hastings | |
| Caren Rangi |
Napier |
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| Robyn Rauna | Gisborne |
The Trustees are responsible for managing funds of more than $130 million and distributing income for the benefit of the communities from Poverty Bay through to Wairarapa, and across the lower North Island to Manawatu and Horowhenua.
Annual Public Meeting
A Public Meeting is held each year, somewhere in the Trust’s region. The next Public Meeting will be held at the Havelock North Community Centre, Te Mata Road, Havelock North on Wednesday 18 August 2010 at 6.00 pm.
Performance
