Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT) makes funding donations to community organisations in Gisborne District, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, Wairarapa, Manawatu & Horowhenua.
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:
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| Claire Matthews - Chair | Bev Edlin | Ron Garrod | ||
| Pahiatua | Horowhenua | Masterton | ||
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| Stephen Kerr | Mark Kilmister | Kaye McAulay | ||
| Masterton | Napier | Martinborough | ||
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| Margaret Millard | Bruce Mills | Geoff Milner | ||
| Manawatu | Manawatu | Gisborne | ||
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| Caren Rangi | Robyn Rauna | |||
| Napier | 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.