How Gift Accounts work

1. Give

You can open a Gift Account simply and easily today and name it whatever you like. Gift Accounts start with a minimum $5,000 donation and you, or anyone else, can donate into your account at any time. Donations are eligible for donation tax credits. There is no need to specify up front what causes you want to donate to, so you can support a variety over time.

2. Grow

For accounts with more than $20,000, your donations can be responsibly and ethically invested in a variety of ways to grow, tax-free.

Read about our Investment Options

3. Grant

You decide when and which charitable causes to support, in New Zealand or internationally. The Gift Trust checks their credentials and can provide research or guidance for your charitable giving. Our donation policy outlines which kinds of causes we can and can’t give to.

Read our donation policy
Read our Guide to Gift Accounts

Together, we’ll make good happen.

Open a gift account today

Resources to support your donation decisions

Individuals and families brochure

Companies brochure

Philanthropic Advice Package

Philanthropic Advice Package for companies

Guide to Gift Accounts

Donation Tax Credits

Compare types of giving

Different types of donations

Our Donation Policy

Gift Account Terms and Conditions

“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