SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE SINCE 1998
Ashburton Benevolent Trust
Providing practical financial assistance to individuals and families in the Ashburton District who are experiencing hardship or need a helping hand with essential costs.
A Little Help When It's Needed
Established in 1998 by the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation, Ashburton Benevolent Trust was created to help local people who need financial assistance with relatively small but important expenses. The Trust has a particular focus on supporting children and those facing difficult circumstances.
HOW WE CAN HELP
What Assistance May Be Available?
Education & Learning
Learning assessments, specialist tuition, school uniforms and stationery.
Health & Wellbeing
Optometry, dental treatment and counselling costs.
Essential Living Costs
Assistance with urgent essential expenses, such as overdue power bills.
These are examples only. All applications are considered individually by the Trustees.
APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE
How to Apply
Complete the application form and provide the relevant supporting information. Applications are generally reviewed at monthly Trustee meetings, with urgent requests considered where necessary.
Where assistance is approved, payment is made directly to the relevant business or service provider, rather than to the applicant.
Questions About Applying?
For enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact Angela Trott, Secretary.
ashbentrust@gmail.comLevel Two, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street, Ashburton