About the Foundation

The purpose of the Christchurch City Choir Foundation Trust is to:
  • Assist the Christchurch City Choir
  • Promote and foster choral music in Christchurch
Its vision is to grow an endowment fund of sufficient size so that a sustainable income can partially support the operations of the Christchurch City Choir
The Christchurch City Choir foundation trust is registered with the charities commission, and is governed by an independent board of trustees. Gifts to the foundation are tax deductible.

The Trustees

Jono Brent
Jono is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the infrastructure company Connetics Limited, and is a former chair of the Christchurch City Choir board of management.
 
Tony Robinson
Tony is a retired solicitor. He has been a member of the choir since its inception. He has served on the board and was member of the original transition committee that established the choir in its current form.
 
Richard Hill
Richard is a consultant scientist in Christchurch. He has been a member of the choir for over 30 years and is a former chair of the Christchurch City Choir board of management.
 
Andrew Jefferies
Andrew is a consultant in Christchurch. He is a current member of the choir and has recently stood down as treasurer.  
 

 Supporting the Trust

With your help we will assure that symphonic choral concerts continue to be an integral part of the Christchurch arts scene.

Donation – consider contributing directly by donation to the annual operating expenses of the choir, but if you would like to invest in its long-term future, the Trust would be happy to accept your donation, however large or small

Bequest – consider remembering the Christchurch City Choir Foundation Trust in your will

Long-term loan – consider lodging a secure, interest-free loan with the Christchurch City Choir Foundation Trust so that the trust can benefit from interest returns

Life insurance – consider taking out a life insurance for which the Christchurch City Choir Foundation Trust is the beneficiary  
       
If you wish to make a bequest by will or a codicil to your will we suggest the following words; “I give and bequeath the sum of $...   to the trustees, for the time being, of the Christchurch city choir foundation trust to be used for the general purposes of the foundation in a support for the aims and objectives of the Christchurch city choir. The receipt from the secretary or chair of the board for the time being shall be sufficient receipt and discharge or my Trustees”.
 
Contact the Trust

If you would like more information about how to assist the Trust please call one of the Trustees or email us at foundation@citychoir.co.nz.