City of Nelson Civic Trust
Civic Trust Trustees
How Trust funds are raised and managed
Funds are accrued by bequests, donations, annual monetary gifting or gifts of assets such as land, buildings or works of art. Grants for substantial specific projects are also received from relevant donor organisations. It is a registered charitable trust, so donations are eligible for tax rebates.
Individuals, businesses and organisations can make gifts, donations, grants or bequests to the City of Nelson Civic Trust at any time by contacting the Trust Secretary. The Trust provides the city's benefactors with the assurance that their specific wishes, if any, will be carried out and that their generosity will directly benefit the community. Find out more about making a donation to the Civic Trust.
Donations, gifts and bequests are invested by the Trustees and the annual income is used for a wide range of projects. Since the establishment of the Trust in 1973, $800,000 has been gifted to amenities and projects for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Nelson.
As a registered charitable trust, the City of Nelson Civic Trust is also able to receive tax deductible bequests or donations for a nominated project and to then transfer these specific funds to the relevant organisation. Property or assets can also be gifted to be managed by the Trust for the benefit of the people of Nelson.
Donate to the Civic Trust
Annual Giving programme
If you would like to make the Trust one of your regular beneficiaries, consider joining our Annual Giving Programme. We will be in touch with you each year at a time of your choosing to confirm your annual donation. In fact, if it is easier for you, we can keep your payment details on record and notify you after each year's contribution along with your tax receipt.
For those who would like to make regular weekly or fortnightly contributions to the Trust, the donation can be made easily from your bank account at your initial instruction. Find out more about making internet banking payments to the Trust.
Bequest programme
Continue your support for the community beyond your lifetime. The Trust is often the beneficiary of generous bequests from current and former Nelsonians who want to leave their mark on the city or just leave something for Nelson in return for all Nelson has meant to them.
Bequests can be made through a will. After assuring that loved ones have been cared for, you can use a variety of assets to make meaningful gifts to charities that are important to you.
The Trust can provide specific instructions on language that can be included in a will to make a bequest to the Trust or any organisation of interest.
Partner programme
The Partner Programme is an opportunity for individuals or corporate sponsors to join with the Trust in major projects. For example, in 1999 the Trust joined with the Sealord Group to light the façade of the Bishop Suter Art Gallery to mark the Gallery's centenary. In 2003 an application to the Community Trust by the Civic Trust resulted in significant funding for the Early Settlers memorial wall which was part of the Nelson 2000 Trust's Wakefield Quay project.
Specific memorials
One of the ways that Nelsonians or their visitors may wish to commemorate someone special is to contribute a functional item of remembrance that will benefit other citizens such as a seat, a shelter or a drinking fountain. The City of Nelson Civic Trust can advise how this can be done, including providing a list of possible facilities and their costs.
Internet banking option
For those who would like to make regular weekly or fortnightly contributions to the Trust, the donation can be made easily from your bank account. Please follow these instructions and reference what you are paying with these codes:
Payee name and account details
City of Nelson Civic Trust
03 1354 0122798 00
Details to appear on payee statement
- Particulars = the word "Donation"
- Reference = Your Name
- Code = any other reference you'd like to make
Isel House Piano donations
Payee name and account details
City of Nelson Civic Trust
03 1354 0122798 00
Details to appear on payee statement
- Particulars = ISEL PIANO
- Code = Your Name
Purchase a Nelson City Flag
In 1986 the Nelson City Flag was approved by the New Zealand Herald of Arms.
The design is based on the City’s Coat of Arms, which was granted to Nelson 50 years ago to mark the centenary of the signing of the Letters Patent by Queen Victoria creating Nelson as a Bishop’s See and City.
The City of Nelson Civic Trust is authorised to market it - this gives the Trust the opportunity to promote the concept of pride in our Civic symbol and also to generate revenue for the Trust.
The flag incorporates in its design a number of references to the history and heraldry of the City. The mitre indicates that Nelson is a Cathedral City and the wavy blue and white bands show that Nelson is beside the sea and the black cross is taken from the Arms of Admiral Lord Nelson.
Where can I get one?
Flags can be purchased from Nelson City Council, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street or you can email customer.service@ncc.govt.nz.
Dimensions: 1800mm x 900mm
Price: $156.00 (GST included)
A smaller desktop version is no longer available.
Recent Trust Projects
