Benefits

There are plenty of benefits to giving through The Gift Trust.

Take the guessing out of giving

We do all the research before, and the monitoring after, so you can be assured your donations get to the right place and have the impact you wish.

Read about our philanthropic advice packages

Genuinely impartial advice

The only causes we are aligned to are yours. We provide expert advice on charitable causes that meet your giving interests.

Let us handle the admin

Giving should be a joy, not a burden. Let us handle the administration – checking credentials, liaising with charities, making payments. Leaving you to enjoy the fun of giving.

Give locally, nationally or globally with ease

Support your chosen causes, no matter where they may be, allowing you to respond to changing needs. We have limited international capacity so please speak to us first.

Grow your funds responsibly and tax-free

For donors with accounts over $20,000 our Socially Responsible Investment options allow you to give even more to good causes!

Let your giving flex to changing needs

Gift Accounts are totally flexible and decisions are driven by our donors, so your giving can easily evolve and change over time.

Get tax credits now, but donate whenever

Receive all the tax benefits up front while you take your time to choose where to give. Learn about the tax benefits of giving.

Remain as anonymous as you want

We can celebrate your giving or keep things completely anonymous – it’s your choice.

For more good, not for profit

We are not-for-profit and we run a lean ship, so more of your giving goes where it’s needed.

Read about our fees

“The Gift Trust provides a personalised service for my plan to give, donate and support the causes that are important to me at a reasonable cost.”

— Gillian, Gift Trust donor

"The gift accounts offered by The Gift Trust are a good option for individuals or organisations wanting to consolidate their charitable giving. I encourage all financial advisers to consider this important development."

– Dr Rodger Spiller, Financial Adviser, Money Matters

“An area of importance to our clients is charitable giving. The Gift Trust offers an opportunity to streamline the gifting process, while adding increased confidence and transparency. It also provides robust due diligence of eligible charities and access to additional support services for clients with complex needs.”

— Philip Stevenson, Bloomsbury Associates. CEFEX Certified Investment Adviser

“We would like to recognise and offer thanks for the support we receive though The Gift Trust’s donation. An annual donation from one of your donors is one of the largest donations that Kaibosh receives each year and has been absolutely pivotal to our ability to operate with confidence and to expand our operation across the Hutt Valley. We are extremely thankful.”

— Matt Dagger, Kaibosh, Gift Trust grant recipient

“My gift account has made my giving easy. It lets me get straight to the fun and satisfying part of giving to the causes I care about, without the hassle.”

— Anake, Gift Trust donor

"The Gift Trust provides a flexible and robust structure, to support donors' charitable giving intentions, while still enabling them to have a say in the investment of donated funds."

– David Ireland, Partner, Dentons Kensington Swan

"A Gift Account with The Gift Trust is a great option as an alternative to setting up a charity or private foundation while still preserving clients' control over their giving."

– Steven Moe, Partner, Parry Field Lawyers

"The administration and ongoing compliance requirements involved in setting up a private charity can be onerous, and even risky. Setting up a Gift Account allows The Gift Trust to look after those requirements, and provide support that allows the donor to focus on what they really want to do with their gifts."

– Sue Barker, Sue Barker Charities Law

"The Gift Trust takes the guesswork out of giving. Having support with research and due diligence on donations ensures that funds are truly making the desired impact. It has been a real pleasure to work with The Gift Trust."

– Ben, Gift Account holder

Get in touch

PO Box 19120, Marion Square
Wellington, New Zealand

04 391 4438

info@thegifttrust.org.nz