The AgenderTrust was formed as a
charitable trust on 7 April 2005 to provide long term financial independence for
Agender New Zealand Incorporated, a non-profit incorporated society supporting
transgender people in New Zealand and Australia.
Listed below are some of the offerings of the
Trust. Some of these are restricted to members of Agender New Zealand
Purpose of the Trust The purpose
for which the Trust Fund is established is to support the work of the Agender
New Zealand (Inc), to the extent that this is a charitable purpose under the
laws from time to time applying in New Zealand by:
Helping transgender people and their
partners come to terms with being transgender in a positive way.
Promote the emotional and social well
being of members and transgender people in general.
To provide means whereby members and
partners may meet for mutual support, assistance and exchange of information
within a safe and non-threatening environment.
To promote knowledge and understanding of
the nature of transgenderism in the general community.
Undertaking any other activities that are
incidental to or conducive to the achievement of the above objects and
purposes.
The above Purpose of the Trust is to be
carried out exclusively within New Zealand.
Applications for Funding The Trust
does not have funds available at this time. However at a future date funds will
be distributed to Agender NZ Inc or an individual/group affiliated to Agender NZ
Inc within New Zealand. (New Zealand law does not allow for off shore funding.)
When funding is available details will be
provided to the Agender New Zealand National Committee, the Regional
Coordinators and advertised in the Agender Perspective.
Funding provided by the Trust A summary of
funding that the Trust has provided :
2005
Sponsored 4 members to the Agender
Conference in Wellington
Transgender Day of Remembrance *
2006
Gay and Lesbian Fair - Wellington
*
Formal creation and ongoing costs
of Agender Central *
Transgender Day of Remembrance *
* Funding for these items done in conjunction
with
The Trust Deed
Copies of the Trust Deed are available on
request from the Agender Trustees