Royal New Zealand Naval Association Inc.

THE CHRISTCHURCH NAVAL MEMORIAL BENEVOLENT TRUST

Officers of the Trust:
Patron: Vice Admiral Sir Somerford Teagle KBE RNZN
Chairman: CDRE David Palmer OBE RNZN (Rtd)
Secretary: Dennis Moffat RNZN Association (Christchurch Branch)
Treasurer: Roy Martin RNVR/RNZNVR Veterans Association

Trustees:
Mike Hewson RNZN Association (Canterbury Branch)
Sue Maguire RNZN Association (Canterbury Branch)
Bryan Shankland RNVR/RNZNVR Veterans Association
Ron Mayell RNZN Association (Papanui Branch)

THE TRUST

The formation of the Christchurch Naval Memorial Benevolent Trust was an initiative by the four Christchurch based ex naval associations namely, Royal New Zealand Naval Association, ex Royal Navalmens Association, RNVR/RNZNVR Association and the New Zealand ex Wrens Association.

All these associations have, as their primary objective the welfare of their members. They also all have a concern for young people and a consequent interest in encouraging in them - the values and standards that are part of the navy culture that is: teamwork, self-confidence, courage and pride.

The Trust provides a focus, coordinating role and funds through which assistance can be provided to ex naval personnel, their dependants and young people.

The Board of Trustees - one from each of the above associations, meets regularly to organize fund raising and consider applications for assistance. It arranges help and or disperses funds to successful applicants.

The Trust is a formally registered charity with Charitable Trust status. Its procedures and controls are directed in the Trust Deed. This enables it to make approach to major organizations for funding. It also means that donations and bequests attract a tax free rebate for the donor.

HOW THE TRUST HELP YOU?

If you are in or from the Christchurch area and are ex RNZN, RNZNVR, RN or Wren or a dependant of such a person or know of a young person associated with the navy, or a group or organization with similar purpose to the Trust, you can apply for financial or other assistance. Applications from other areas of New Zealand will be considered. To seek assistance simply write to the address below.

HOW CAN YOU HELP THE TRUST?

The Trust is run by volunteers and is totally dependant on donations. Every cent donated is used to provide help - there is no administrative charges. The more funds we have, the more we can help. The less funds the less help. You can therefore help the Trust by donating or be questing money. Remember - we are navy people looking after navy people.

Please send your donation to:
The Treasurer
Christchurch Naval Memorial Benevolent Trust
PO Box 25 009 Christchurch
If you wish to make a bequest to the Trust in your will, write to the above address and a form will be mailed to you. We thank you for your support.

Dennis Moffat

Secretary Naval Memorial Benevolent Trust