Donations
& Bequests
The NZAC Tūpiki Trust functions through the generosity of our donors and sponsors and we welcome offers of support by way of donations, bequests, or sponsorship. Your support allows us to meet our charitable purposes.
In addition to knowing you have directly helped climbing in Aoteroa, any donation over $5 does entitle you to a tax refund, and an appropriate tax receipt will be issued – along with our grateful thanks. There are three simple ways you can help . .
1. Donate by bank transfer directly to the Tūpiki Trust account: Westpac 03-1599-0129306-000 . When you set up the payment, please put your name in the Particulars box and your phone in the Reference field.
Once you have made the deposit, please email admin@tupikitrust.org.nz with your full name, email address and amount donated so that we can return a tax receipt to you (these details aren’t available on bank transfers).
2. Donate directly via the Tūpiki Trust Website here. This link - and the button below- takes you to our secure site where payments to the Trust can made. Please note if your donation is to a specific project such as Aspiring Hut. Please be aware that all donations made by Stripe incur a 3% processing fee which will be deduced from your donation. A direct payment to our Westpac account does not incur this fee.
3. Spread the word. Please share the project with friends, family and businesses. We encourage any businesses wishing to sponsor the project to contact the NZAC directly. The more people that know of the project the better.
If you wish your donation or bequest to be used for a specific project, we are happy to arrange this. Please contact us to discuss.
As the Trust is a registered charity, your donations or bequest may qualify you for a taxation rebate.
Bequests
Bequests are most welcome. If you would like to include this provision in your will, please contact the Administrator or one of the Trustees who will be able to provide you with helpful documentation. The Tūpiki Trust acknowledges all Bequests in its Annual Report (unless privacy has been requested).
Bank transfers
If you would prefer to donate via a direct bank transaction, please contact us for details.
Financial oversight
The NZAC Tūpiki Trust welcomes donations and bequests of any magnitude to add to the significant financial base on which the Trust was formed. The Board of Trustees are committed to sound financial management of our investments and recognise the need for professional support in managing funds entrusted to the trust. We will engage an experienced fund management firm for that role to ensure prudent investment, accurate accounting, timely reporting on funds held. The Board are also committed to sound selection and management of projects which meet the purposes detailed in our Deed. Our Project Application process will ensure the widest possible benefit from all funding agreed and, as part of the process, we have implemented strict reporting requirements to safeguard the funds invested.