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WHO WE ARE

Strong foundations. Local funding. Community impact.

Braided Rivers Community Trust (BRCT) has a long history in the Ashburton District. Originally established in 1950 as the Ashburton Licensing Trust, the organisation was reconstituted as Braided Rivers Community Trust in 2021, reflecting its move away from operating hospitality businesses towards a broader investment and community funding model.

Today, BRCT manages a diverse portfolio of property and investments, with the returns helping fund organisations, projects and initiatives across our community.

While how we operate has changed over the years, our purpose remains local: responsibly managing the assets entrusted to us and using the returns they generate to create lasting benefit for our community.

OUR BOARD

Meet Our Trustees

Our trustees bring together local knowledge, experience and strong community connections, with a shared commitment to ensuring BRCT continues to create lasting benefit across our district.

Gerard Rushton
Gerard RushtonChair
Tim Silva
Tim SilvaTrustee
Chantelle Quinn
Chantelle QuinnTrustee
Mark Douglas
Mark DouglasTrustee
Madeline Brown
Madeline BrownTrustee
Kerry Clough
Kerry CloughTrustee

Our six trustees are local people elected every three years to represent and serve our community. Trustees also have the opportunity to be involved with The Lion Foundation Regional Grants Committee, helping consider the distribution of gaming proceeds generated within the Mid Canterbury area.

OUR TEAM

The People Behind BRCT

Our small team brings extensive knowledge of BRCT, grants and the local community, alongside experience across finance, property, administration and communications.

Rob Reid
Rob ReidChief Executive Officerrob@brct.co.nz
Rob oversees BRCT’s group operations, investments, property management and grant funding, working closely with the Board, community organisations and funding partners.
Angela Trott
Angela TrottAdministration & Financeangela@brct.co.nz
Angela works across finance, administration and grants, bringing extensive knowledge of BRCT’s operations, processes and history.
Michele Chambers
Michele ChambersMarketing, Communications & Administrationmichele@brct.co.nz
Michele works across communications, marketing, property administration and general administration, supporting BRCT’s day-to-day operations and community engagement.

With 53 years of service between them, Rob, Angela and Michele bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to Braided Rivers Community Trust.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm Postal: PO Box 217, Ashburton 7740 Phone: +64 3 307 5911

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