The Trust will contribute to the enhancement of equity and the enrichment of society in Auckland and Northland by supporting groups and proposals that:
- Work with or for the diverse peoples of our region to address social issues, meet educational and community needs, improve equity between groups and reduce poverty through innovative educational, social and economic programmes
- Will enable citizens to become actively involved in society by participating in community activities, the arts and culture, and sport and recreation
- Will improve the quality of the physical environment
- Will preserve landscapes, sites and buildings and other artefacts that are of cultural or historical significance
And will:
- Consult and work with Maori and Iwi organisations in our region to ensure that the Trust's programmes and policies provide effective outcomes for these communities
- Consult and work with Pasifika and other ethnic organisations in our region to ensure that the Trust's programmes and policies provide effective outcomes for these communities
- Assist with building the capacity of community organisations
- Be active in the development and promotion of the philanthropic sector in New Zealand.
