Steps to apply for funding with Dove Charitable Trust
The Dove Trust deliberately keeps its application processes simple, so that costs to you, and us, are minimised.
Write a letter outlining your request and email it to us, with your latest set of audited accounts. If no such accounts are available, please give an explanation.
Amounts
No upper or lower limit is set. Simply apply for the amount you need.
Other Applications
If you are applying for similar funding from other sources, please advise.
Send your letter and accounts to:
OR
Post
Dove Charitable Trust
PO Box 33 166
Barrington
Christchurch 8024
Applications may only be submitted once every 12 months.
Funding Meetings
Ordinarily four funding meetings will be held each year.
These will happen in approximately the middle of:
- March
- September
- December
The close-off for applications is the last day of the month prior to the meeting.
The Dove Trust will acknowlege your application within 7 days of receiving it. If you don't hear from us, please ring, text or email.
Following the consideration of your application at the next funding meeting, a letter or email will be sent to you advising of the amount granted, or that your application has been declined.
Please note that the Trustees will not offer explanations as to the reasons for any acceptance/rejection of applications.
Previous Funding Recipients
Delta Community Support Trust is a grassroots community development and social support organisation based in Richmond, Christchurch. We care for vulnerable people in our community including the elderly, intellectually disabled adults, and those facing personal or financial hardship.
Delta Trust
Community Support Richmond
Aviva is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. We provide specialist services to support people to live a life free from family and sexual violence, and overcome their enduring harms.Every year, we supported over 1200 children, young people and adults across Canterbury.
Aviva
Live free from violence