Donations & Bequests
Whenua Iti Trust Inc receives some government assistance and philanthropic support from a number of
charitable trusts, however, we welcome extra help and those who would like to make a donation can support:
ANY ENQUIRIES ABOUT DONATIONS
To view our annual triple bottom line report, click here for a pdf version
We gratefully acknowledge the support of these organizations:
Whenua Iti also acknowledges the Tasman District Councils rates remission scheme.
- a disadvantaged student to attend a course
- our Youth Leadership Program
- the purchase of much needed equipment such as bikes, kayaks, helmets, clothing and tents which are supplied as part of our programmes and frequently require upgrading or replacing
Donations are receipted and eligible for tax deduction.
What it means for individuals
The $1890 threshold for which individuals can claim a rebate for cash donations to donee organisations has been removed. Individuals will be able to claim a rebate of one - third (33.33%) of all donations they make, limited only by the level of their annual taxable income.
For example:
Indira donates $3000 to various charities and other non - profit organisations, including her local church. Her taxable income for the 2009 year (1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009) is $35, 000. In the past Indira could only claim a maximum of $630.00. With the removal of the threshold, Indira will now receive $999.90 (3,000 x 33.33%), a gain of $369.90.
For Indira to claim her rebate she will need to complete the Rebate claim form (IR526). Indira will need to include her receipts from the approved charitable organisations with her rebate claim form.
What it means for Companies
The 5% limit on deductions that companies can claim for cash donations has been removed.
Companies will be entitled to a deduction for all donations made to donee organisations, limited only by the amount of the company's net income.
The donation deduction is also being extended to unlisted close companies (companies with five or fewer shareholders).
Source: Philanthrophy New Zealand
What it means for individuals
The $1890 threshold for which individuals can claim a rebate for cash donations to donee organisations has been removed. Individuals will be able to claim a rebate of one - third (33.33%) of all donations they make, limited only by the level of their annual taxable income.
For example:
Indira donates $3000 to various charities and other non - profit organisations, including her local church. Her taxable income for the 2009 year (1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009) is $35, 000. In the past Indira could only claim a maximum of $630.00. With the removal of the threshold, Indira will now receive $999.90 (3,000 x 33.33%), a gain of $369.90.
For Indira to claim her rebate she will need to complete the Rebate claim form (IR526). Indira will need to include her receipts from the approved charitable organisations with her rebate claim form.
What it means for Companies
The 5% limit on deductions that companies can claim for cash donations has been removed.
Companies will be entitled to a deduction for all donations made to donee organisations, limited only by the amount of the company's net income.
The donation deduction is also being extended to unlisted close companies (companies with five or fewer shareholders).
Source: Philanthrophy New Zealand
- download a donation form by clicking here
- phone the Manager, Whenua Iti Trust Inc
on 03 526 7842 - manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
To view our annual triple bottom line report, click here for a pdf version
Make a bequest
To make a bequest, please download our legal information form and send it to manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
To make a bequest, please download our legal information form and send it to manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
Donate for a special occasion or fundraising event
Many people kindly choose to nominate the Whenua Iti Outdoors, in lieu of giving or receiving gifts, or ask that donations be made directly to the Whenua Iti Trust to support a fundraising activity.
Click here to download a donation form if you would like to make a donation for a special occasion or special event, a birthday or a wedding anniversary. All donations received are receipted and an acknowledgement card is sent to the special person(s) advising them who has made this thoughtful gesture. The amount is not specified.
Many people kindly choose to nominate the Whenua Iti Outdoors, in lieu of giving or receiving gifts, or ask that donations be made directly to the Whenua Iti Trust to support a fundraising activity.
Click here to download a donation form if you would like to make a donation for a special occasion or special event, a birthday or a wedding anniversary. All donations received are receipted and an acknowledgement card is sent to the special person(s) advising them who has made this thoughtful gesture. The amount is not specified.
Corporate Giving, your generosity makes a positive difference to the lives of others
Over the last twenty years Whenua Iti Outdoors has impacted on the lives of thousands of students. Your gifts will make a difference helping individuals change their lives by engaging them in our outdoor education courses, offering them challenge by choice and outdoor adventures to encourage their engagement with the land, themselves and others in a positive way.
Your donations can help us provide:
Ways in which you can help:
Call us on 03 526 7842 to discuss the options.
or
Mail Donations to:
Whenua Iti Outdoors
Upper Moutere RD2
Nelson 7175
All gifts are tax deductible
Over the last twenty years Whenua Iti Outdoors has impacted on the lives of thousands of students. Your gifts will make a difference helping individuals change their lives by engaging them in our outdoor education courses, offering them challenge by choice and outdoor adventures to encourage their engagement with the land, themselves and others in a positive way.
Your donations can help us provide:
- bursaries for a disadvantaged youth
- equipment and facilities to support our courses
- support for our highly-trained outdoor education staff
Ways in which you can help:
- organise a dress down day
- for your staff with gold coin donations
- organise a golf tournament
- invite your staff to a day in the outdoors, with picnic, fun games and prizes hosted at Whenua Iti
- Sponsor a 'True North' course for youth at risk
- Sponsor new equipment such as mountain bikes or Sea kayaks
- Enjoy a teambuilding adventure at Whenua It Outdoors
Call us on 03 526 7842 to discuss the options.
or
Mail Donations to:
Whenua Iti Outdoors
Upper Moutere RD2
Nelson 7175
All gifts are tax deductible
Volunteer your time
Are you interested in joining a charity who has been serving the Nelson Tasman community for the past 20 years?
Whenua Iti Outdoors offers young people from difficult circumstances or who are seeking to find direction, opportunities through outdoor education.
Our volunteers work in a variety of areas and are very important to our Trust as we seek to reach out to the youth in the district and support and empower them to make better choices for themselves.
They come from all around the region and have different backgrounds and skills. They are extraordinary people. Come and join us.
For an application form please phone 03 526 7842 or email info@whenuaiti.org.nz
Are you interested in joining a charity who has been serving the Nelson Tasman community for the past 20 years?
Whenua Iti Outdoors offers young people from difficult circumstances or who are seeking to find direction, opportunities through outdoor education.
Our volunteers work in a variety of areas and are very important to our Trust as we seek to reach out to the youth in the district and support and empower them to make better choices for themselves.
They come from all around the region and have different backgrounds and skills. They are extraordinary people. Come and join us.
For an application form please phone 03 526 7842 or email info@whenuaiti.org.nz
How your donation helps
A hundred dollars or a thousand dollars, it all helps.
What we do with the money:
95 cents of every donated dollar helps us to provide:
A hundred dollars or a thousand dollars, it all helps.
What we do with the money:
95 cents of every donated dollar helps us to provide:
- A bursary for a young person to attend a week-long Journey to challenge and encourage them develop skills and enjoy the sense of adventure: $1000
- A bursary for disadvantaged youth to attend a 12 week programme : $3,600 per student (Click here to download the True North brochure)
- A new mountain bike to ensure we have up to date equipment and sufficient bicycles so that each student has a chance to test their skills: $1,000
- A new single sea kayak: $2500
- A new tent to enable our young people to enjoy the experience of overnight camps: $500
- A bursary to support a student
- Outdoor equipment to support the student's course work
Become a friend of Whenua Iti Outdoors Trust Inc
Whenua Iti Outdoors welcomes former board members, former staff, staff and donors, volunteers and members of the public to join the 'Friends of Whenua Iti Trust'.
If you would like to become a member of our Friends group please download and complete the attached form and mail it to:
We would like to keep in touch and invite you to attend a number of functions throughout the year, as well as some of our student graduation ceremonies which are held at the end of each course.
We will also email a copy of our newsletter twice a year.
Whenua Iti Outdoors welcomes former board members, former staff, staff and donors, volunteers and members of the public to join the 'Friends of Whenua Iti Trust'.
If you would like to become a member of our Friends group please download and complete the attached form and mail it to:
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The Manager Whenua Iti Trust Inc RD2, Upper Moutere 7175 Nelson |
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Email: manager@whenuaiti.org.nz Tel: 03 526 7842 |
We would like to keep in touch and invite you to attend a number of functions throughout the year, as well as some of our student graduation ceremonies which are held at the end of each course.
We will also email a copy of our newsletter twice a year.
Corporate Sponsorship or Participation
There are many opportunities for companies to offer support for the Trust's fundraising programmes. Sponsorship can include anything from the donation of product, goods or services, to actual company participation.
Design your own journey
Looking for team building ideas? Why not register a team for one of our Outdoor Team building exercises and we will put all the profits towards our next Youth True North course. This offers at risk youth opportunities for outdoor education.
You could organize an event in your workplace - a casual or outrageous dress day, a raffle, or other social club activity - all done for a worthy cause, to support the Trust's valuable work in outdoor education for youth, make a life long difference to those at risk in our community.
Helping us to help them will ensure they go on to help others.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact the Manager
on telephone 03 526 7842 or
email manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
There are many opportunities for companies to offer support for the Trust's fundraising programmes. Sponsorship can include anything from the donation of product, goods or services, to actual company participation.
Design your own journey
Looking for team building ideas? Why not register a team for one of our Outdoor Team building exercises and we will put all the profits towards our next Youth True North course. This offers at risk youth opportunities for outdoor education.
You could organize an event in your workplace - a casual or outrageous dress day, a raffle, or other social club activity - all done for a worthy cause, to support the Trust's valuable work in outdoor education for youth, make a life long difference to those at risk in our community.
Helping us to help them will ensure they go on to help others.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact the Manager
on telephone 03 526 7842 or
email manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
We gratefully acknowledge the support of these organizations:
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| RG & EF MacDonald Trust Board | McKee Trust | Rehabilitation Welfare Trust |
| Pub Charities | Lion Foundation | COGS |
| Waimea College ACE | NZ Post | Motueka High School ACE |
| Nelson City Council - Physical Activity Fund | John IIott Charitable Trust | Springhill Charitable Trust/Frimley Foundation |
| Tasman District Council |  |
Whenua Iti also acknowledges the Tasman District Councils rates remission scheme.
