Nelson Marlborough Hospitals Charitable Trust

Hospitals in the Nelson Marlborough region have been managing trust funds donated by former patients, friends of the hospital and members of the public for many years.

In December 1999, the Nelson Marlborough Hospitals’ Charitable Trust was established to create more independence from the District Health Board. An independent auditor, lawyer, trustees and the District Health Board’s CEO make up the Charitable Trust team who manage trust funds.

Goldpine are principal sponsors of the Trust, contributing to its administrative functioning. They see it as a way to support a strong community initiative that provides benefits for everybody within the region.

One of the functions of the Trust is to accept and manage community donations to ensure money is used for the specific purpose it was intended. When making a donation, people can specify what they want their donation used for or they can give for general purposes. Some specific purposes for which donations are particularly beneficial are:

• Staff education services and facilities
• Artwork and other improvements to the physical environmental, such as landscaping
• Medical and other equipment
• Specific services, wards or departments

The Trust has participated in implementing the Health-Promoting Hospitals concepts by managing the fundraising for projects additional to the Nelson Hospital site redevelopment.

All donations to the Health Promoting Hospitals projects are being recorded in a donations register and acknowledged in The Nelson Mail and Marlborough Express. Acknowledgement of donations will also be displayed in the main hospital entrances. Acknowledgement is subject to the donors wishes.

Donations of any size, from the public or from businesses and other organisations, are greatly appreciated. All individual donations over $5 are tax deductible. Donations made by companies may be tax deductible.

It is possible to arrange a bequest within your will and we suggest you consult your legal advisor about this.

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To make a donation or find out more about the Trust contact:

Heather Janssen
C/- Private Bag 18
Nelson
Ph 03 546 1233
Email: heather.janssen@nmhs.govt.nz