Transfer a Trust
Struggling with trust management after the Trusts Act changes?
Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation offers a simple solution. Transfer your charitable family or corporate trust to us for efficient, cost-effective administration. We'll preserve your capital, protect against inflation, and ensure income continues to benefit our community.
2022 Incorporated Societies Act
Under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022, all societies must either reregister, appoint a liquidator, or apply to be dissolved by the end of March 2026. These changes present a natural turning point, and many societies may now be deciding if they have the desire and capacity to continue operating.
If they don't re-register before 5 April 2026, they lose legal status, all assets must be fully distributed, and all liabilities discharged. Members could be held liable for the society’s debts, and once dissolved, they could lose control over how their assets are used.
A trust transfer to a local community foundation is one way to ensure a dissolved society's funds can continue supporting the causes they were set up to support. If your society is reviewing its future ahead of the 2026 deadline, here's how Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation might be able to help.
A Smarter Way to Manage Your Charitable Trust
If you've established a family or corporate trust to support charitable causes, you'll know the challenges: ongoing compliance requirements, trustee responsibilities, investment decisions, grant administration, and the complexity brought by the Trusts Act 2019.
For many trustees, these obligations have become increasingly burdensome, particularly as trustees age, circumstances change, or when finding committed successors becomes difficult.
There's a better way.
Why Transfer Your Trust to Kura Tāwhiti?
Professional stewardship
We take on all the administrative burden: compliance, investment management, grant-making, and reporting. Your trust's charitable purpose continues, but without the hassle.
Capital preservation & growth
Your trust's assets are pooled with others and professionally invested through our endowment model. We protect against inflation whilst generating sustainable income year after year to support the causes you care about.
Local focus, lasting impact
Your trust continues to benefit the Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri districts. Every dollar stays local and makes a tangible difference here at home.
Your wishes honoured
We work closely with you to understand your trust's original intentions and ensure they're preserved, reflecting your values and whakapapa.