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Our purpose is to simplify generosity, to make good happen.

22/12/2025

We're in the news! Along with some of our awesome donors.

An organisation that facilitates charitable giving across New Zealand is noticing a surge in wealthy foreign philanthropists, particularly from the US, living and giving in this country.

08/12/2025

Don't miss out!

04/12/2025

So many people need help at Christmas time. We've made a list of organisations across the motu who need your help to lift up their communities. Comment to tell us about other opportunities to give back!

We've found some great local charities doing important work in the community, who could use your support this Christmas.

02/10/2025

Come and work for The Gift Trust! We have two newly created roles available.

Programme Administrator:
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87589173

Community Outreach Coordinator: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87589220

Connected community outreach person raising awareness of fundholding and onboarding community groups.

07/05/2025

A big welcome to our new Finance Lead, Sari Panther!

Sari brings over 25 years’ experience in finance and accounting to The Gift Trust, along with numerous foster puppies and dodgy DIY skills. We're delighted to have her join us!

https://thegifttrust.org.nz/about-us/our-team-board/

10/04/2025

The Gift Trust are on the move! We'll miss our lovely whanau at BGI but look forward to being welcomed into our new premises. We'll miss you, BGI!

31/03/2025

We’re thrilled to finally share our 2024 Annual Report with you!

Good things take time and we promise it’s worth the wait... dive in for all The Gift Trust's highlights and stories, from our incredible not for profit partners, both near and far.

19/03/2025

We’re jumping for joy! Today we made a series of grants that brought The Gift Trust’s giving on behalf of our donors, since our establishment in 2009, to $100 million NZD!

03/02/2025

Everybody's talking about Fundholding!
Read The Gift Trust's latest blog about Fundholding Myths and Misconceptions and be sure to sign up for Parry Field Lawyers' launch of their Fundholding in New Zealand white paper.

https://thegifttrust.org.nz/2025/01/22/fundholding-myths-and-misconceptions/

https://events.humanitix.com/fundholding-in-new-zealand

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about 'fundholding' - a growing way of reducing the hoops community groups have to jump through to receive funding.

04/12/2024

The Gift Trust team are so grateful to our remarkable donors addressing gender based violence around the world. It takes bravery to combat an issue on this scale and the donors from High Impact Athletes, Move92, Just Peoples, and The Feminista Fund are some of the bravest. We are in the midst of 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2024 and tragically, we have a long way to go. Kia kaha.

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03/12/2024

The Gift Trust donors have so far given over $95 million to charities. What a great way to celebrate Giving Tuesday!

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P O Box 19120
Wellington
6011

Website

http://www.thegifttrust.org.nz/

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We all want to make a difference in the world. Perhaps there's a cause or an organisation thats special to you. Perhaps giving back is a family tradition, or you want to start a new family tradition of giving. Perhaps you've had good fortune in your life and now the time is right for you to give something back to those less fortunate.

Whatever the reason, The Gift Trust makes it easy for you to give to the causes you care about, efficiently and effectively. We can help you rethink when, why and how you give. We can work with you to create a proactive, strategic approach to your donations, rather than simply donating to things when you are asked.

You'll want a trusted partner who understands you and your giving goals and can help connect your good fortune to people and organisations with world changing ideas. The Gift Trust has been working with donors since 2009 to help them create the difference they want to see in the world.

The Gift Trust is a small, dynamic team that provides a tailored and personal service to donors. We provide basic research on the charities you care about to check they are well run, are maintaining their charitable status and look financially viable. We also provide advice on how to give more effectively using a variety of grant options, provide anonymity on donations, provide insight into what your favourite charity's needs might be, and report back on the impact of your donations, all while covering a full range of compliance and administration services under our charitable umbrella.