Community Trust Financial Statements




8 JULY 2004 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 85 2143

The Community Trust

Community Trusts Act 1999

The Community Trust Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2004

Trust Directory for the Year Ended 31 March 2004

Trust Particulars: The Community Trust was incorporated as a charitable trust in accordance with the provisions of the trustee provisions of the Community Trusts Act 1999. The purpose of The Community Trust is to provide charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational benefits to the community.

Date of Trust Deed: 30 May 1988.

Settlor: Minister of Finance.

Trustees: R. J. Todd (Chair), D. C. Close, B. C. Dent, L. H. Jeffs, F. M. Jessep, P. B. Lowe-Johnson, M. E. O’Connor, A. H. Reriti-Crofts, E. M. Richards, P. J. Richardson, P. J. Sigglekow, P. R. Taylor.

Trust Manager: W. P. Ward.

Accountants: Hadlee Kippenberger & Partners, P.O. Box 577, Christchurch (M. J. Hadlee).

Taxation Consultant: KPMG, P.O. Box 274, Christchurch (O. M. Wallis).

Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers, P.O. Box 13-244, Christchurch (R. Harris).

Custodial Trustee: Trustees Executive.

Fund Investment Advisor: Forsyth Barr Funds Management (S. Loomans).

Bankers: Westpac.

Solicitors: Chapman Tripp Sheffield Young, P.O. Box 2510, Christchurch (J. L. Holland).

Trustees’ Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2004

Objectives of the Trust and Charitable Company Subsidiary

To provide charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational benefits to the communities of Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson and the Chatham Islands.

Policies and Structure of the Trust and Charitable Company Subsidiary

These organisations are structured to include community representatives from the four regions. Their policies are to manage and distribute their income and capital to the community they serve.

Activities of the Trust

During the period under review, the trust and its charitable subsidiary have provided financial assistance to a wide range of community groups in Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson and the Chatham Islands. In addition to responding to applications for assistance, these organisations have initiated several new projects of benefit to community groups.

Trustees’ Remuneration

During the period, the trustees of the trust received fees of $131,583 (2003 $145,100).

Review of Results and Financial Position

The total distribution from the trust and charitable company was $11.483 million (2003 – $11.476 million) donations to community groups during the last 12 months.

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:

Chairperson: R. J. TODD.

Trustee: D. C. CLOSE.

Date: 28 June 2004.

Consolidated Statement of Financial Performance for the Year Ended 31 March 2004

Note 2004 2003
Revenue 45,744,598 7,148,864
Less investment fees 2 1,175,455
Less expenses 2 1,180,206
Net surplus before taxation 43,388,937
Less retentions:
Transfer to capital base reserve 4 5,979,954
Available for distribution 37,408,983
Donations to tax approved entities 3 9,350,307
Net surplus transferred to trust funds 28,058,676

Consolidated Statement of Movements in Trust Funds for the Year Ended 31 March 2004

Note 2004 2003
Total trust funds at beginning of year 421,419,006 427,897,483
Less donations paid from capital 3 (2,132,967)
419,286,039


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💰 The Community Trust Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2004 (continued from previous page)

💰 Finance & Revenue
28 June 2004
Financial Performance, Community Trusts, Income, Expenditure, Equity
  • R. J. Todd, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
  • D. C. Close, Trustee

  • R. J. Todd, Chairperson
  • D. C. Close, Trustee