Making Giving Simple, Strategic, and Impactful

Philanthropy should be rewarding, not complicated. The Gift Trust helps people simplify and amplify their giving through Gift Accounts (also known as donor-advised funds or DAFs). We handle the admin, offer expert advice, and help you grow your charitable funds tax-free, so you can focus on the joy of making an impact.

What Is A Gift Account?

Think of a Gift Account as your personal giving fund. You contribute at your own pace (and receive an immediate tax credit), then recommend gifts to charities over time. We do the due diligence and handle the paperwork, so you can give when, where, and how you want.

Learn How Gift Accounts Work

Why It Matters

Gift Accounts give you the benefits of a private foundation, without the cost and complexity:

Immediate NZ tax credit, regardless of when you recommend gifts to charities
Flexibility to change your giving strategy over time
Investment growth for a bigger charitable pool
Involve your family in giving
All the admin handled for you

Explore All Benefits

Grow Your Investment Through Giving

Your donations can grow tax-free until you’re ready to give. Choose from:

Term deposits for low-risk, steady returns
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) funds for diversified growth
Adviser-managed portfolios tailored to your values and strategy

Compare Investment Options

Support Causes Across Borders

Want to support international charities as an NZ tax resident? We make cross-border giving possible and ensure compliance with IRD rules. The Gift Trust also helps NZ charities bring overseas funding into the country.

Learn About Cross-Border Giving

Collaborate With Other Donors

Join forces with others to create a bigger impact. Our collaborative funds let you pool resources and tell your story through a branded public fund page.

See Collaborative Funds

Get Expert Guidance

Not sure where to start or how to maximise your impact? The Gift Trust offers advice packages to help you design a giving plan aligned with your values and long-term goals.

Explore Advice & Guidance

Trust and Transparency

Funds in your Gift Account are kept safe and professionally managed. We provide transparent reporting, governance oversight, and assurance that donations go to eligible, vetted charities.

Read About Our Governance

Ready to Start Your Giving Journey?

Open a gift account today

“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