The Potter Masonic Trust (Freemasons New Zealand)

Dates

• Wed 31 Mar 2027est. Round Two 2027. Open 1 January to 31 March (stated rule).. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar
• Tue 31 Aug 2027est. Round One 2027/28. Open 1 July to 31 August (stated rule).. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar

What it funds

• Young people up to 18: education and development
• Welfare and wellbeing
• Health
• Recreation
• Respite for families

What it will not fund

• Activities outside NZ
• Private school fees
• Commercial costs
• Buildings or rent
• Administration and staffing
• Debt
• Cash grants

Good to know

Beneficiaries must be 18 or under and live from Gisborne and Taupō northwards. No staffing, admin or rent.

Two rounds a year: 1 July to 31 August and 1 January to 31 March.

Checklist

What Potter Masonic Trust says you need:

• Not-for-profit organisation
• Financial viability
• Insurance for the activity
• No overdue reports to the Trust or Charities Services

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.

• **Round Two:** 1 January - 31 Marchfreemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026
• located in northern half of North Island (Gisborne Taupo and northwards).freemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026
• * A NFP organisationfreemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026
• * Administration and Staffing Costsfreemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026
• The extent to which the grant will provide respite to the family and other supporters of the young people specified in the application.freemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026
• The Potter Masonic Trust has two grant rounds open for application every year. Round One: 1 July - 31 August Round Two: 1 January - 31 Marchfreemasonsnz.org/the-potter-masonic-trust · read 17 October 2026

Report a mistake

Spot something wrong? Reporting opens when the site launches. Until then, check the funder's own page linked above.