The David Ellison Charitable Trust (Public Trust)

Dates

• Thu 15 Apr 2027est. 2027 contestable round. Estimated. Rule is open beginning of March, close middle of April; exact day not set. Grants up to $5,000 from 2027. Christchurch/Canterbury focus.. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar

What it funds

• Children's health, education and wellbeing
• Support for at-risk families
• Families in poverty
• Disaster relief through NZ charities

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

Preference goes to groups with a Christian focus, though others are considered. Round runs March to mid April. Its main focus is Christchurch and Canterbury, but it has also funded charities elsewhere in New Zealand.

One contestable round a year, opening early March and closing mid April, decisions by end of May.

Checklist

What David Ellison Trust says you need:

• New Zealand charitable organisation
• Acknowledge the grant in accounts and annual report
• Accountability report within 12 months

Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:

• What exactly is the money for, and when will you spend it?
• How much do you need, and do you have quotes under three months old?
• Who benefits, and how many people?
• Your legal name, registration number and bank account in the group's name.
• A committee or board decision approving the application (some funders want a signed resolution).
• Your latest financial statements or annual return.
• Other funders you have applied to for the same thing.

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Sources

What we relied on, in the funder's own words.

• This grant round will open annually beginning March, closing middle of April.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust-contestable-grant/ · read 17 October 2026
• From 2027, the Trust will offer contestable grants at the maximum value of $5,000 per grant.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust-contestable-grant/ · read 17 October 2026
• To promote and advance charitable purposes in New Zealand and overseas or other charitable causes through New Zealand charitable organisations with a primary focus on the Christchurch/Canterbury region.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust · read 17 October 2026
• Grants will focus on supporting organisations and projects that address specific issues and needs relative to the Trust’s Mission Statement.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust · read 17 October 2026
• To promote and advance charitable purposes in New Zealand and overseas or other charitable causes through New Zealand charitable organisations with a primary focus on the Christchurch/Canterbury region.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust · read 17 October 2026
• This grant round will open annually beginning March, closing middle of April.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust-contestable-grant · read 17 October 2026
• In 2027, the Trust will offer grants of up to $5,000 per grant through its contestable grant round.publictrust.co.nz/grants/david-ellison-charitable-trust · read 17 October 2026

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