Fund provides $120,000 boost for agricultural study and Christian camps
Presbyterian Support Central has awarded more than $120,000 in Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust funding to individuals and
organisations across the lower North Island.
The trust provides financial support for farming and agriculture students, and Christian camps.
This year $67,000 was distributed to 27 farming and agriculture students, while $56,650 was distributed to 21
organisations either running Christian camps or supporting young people to attend Christian camps.
The funds distributed totaled $123,650, with the successful applicants receiving between $1,000 and $5,000 each.
The Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust was started by Ann Sinclair, whom received ownership of her family farm and wanted it
to be used to teach future New Zealand farmers, explains Presbyterian Support Central trust administrator Jackie
Wierenga.
“The trust aims to help students who may need extra assistance due to health or financial concerns, or who would
otherwise not readily have access to tertiary study for farming,” says Jackie.
“As New Zealand’s largest industry, it’s important for young farmers to get a good education and the Ann Sinclair
Charitable Trust aims to support future farmers by helping with the costs of their tertiary studies.”
Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust grants can also be used to assist with travel, accommodation or education fees, running
Christian camps and supporting young people to attend Christian camps in the Presbyterian Support Central area,
including Wellington, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Whanganui and Taranaki.
The Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust applications close on 31 October every year. Visit www.psc.org.nz for more information or to apply.
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ANN SINCLAIR CHARITABLE TRUST TERTIARY GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2017
NameStudyFundingAnstis, Kelsey (Masterton)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$2,000Artz, Daniel (Raetihi)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University) $3,000Avery, Johanna (Stratford)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,500Bigham, Olivia (Hawera)Certificate in Agriculture (Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre)$1,500Dine, Chelsea (Lower Hutt)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Lincoln University)$1,500Fryatt, Maximillion (Rangitikei)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Massey University).$3,000Gavin, Georgia (Stratford)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Massey University) $2,000Gondipon, Alton (Taranaki)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Massey University) $2,500Hailwood-Turnbridge, Kane (Trentham)Certificate in Agriculture (Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre)$5,000Kilpatrick, Hayden (Taranaki)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$4,000Lockhart, Sarah (Feilding)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Lincoln University) $3,000Matthews, Jack (Stratford)Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Massey University) $1,000McDonald, Matthew J (Hamilton) Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Massey University)$2,500Moffitt, Matthew (Taranaki)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Massey). $2,000Neil, Jack (Hawera)Cert in Agriculture (Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre) $1,000Percy, Guy (Masterton)Otiwhiti Station Farm Cadetship. $2,500Poole, Louis Jack (Hawera)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,500Poole, Isaac Joseph (Hawera)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,000Pritchard, Lara (Wairarapa)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Lincoln University). $5,000Pryce, Courtenay (Taranaki)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,500Raleigh, Sara-Jane (Wairarapa)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$2,500Rowe, Shaun (Stratford)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,000Sabine, Jesse Ray (Taranaki)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Food Marketing and Retailing) at Massey Universtiy. $5,000Smith, Tayla (Palmerston North)Certificate in Agriculture (Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre)$4,000Starsmore, Katie (Opunake)Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Massey University)$1,500Ternouth, Jack (Taranaki)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Lincoln University). $1,000Wilkinson, Alicia Maree (Masterton)Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) (Farm Management) at Massey University. $5,000 Total Ann Sinclair Trust Applications$67,000
Ann Sinclair Trust fund applications for grants 2017
NameProposal/BackgroundGrant Approved1Arise ChurchSummer Camp subsidies for children and families from low income homes in the lower North Island. $3,0002Baptist Youth MinistriesRegional Camps for young people in the lower North Island. $4,0003Christian Fellowship for the DisabledAnnual Camp at El Rancho, Waikanae.$5,0004Dynamite Bay Charitable TrustProvide assistance and subsidies for various camps throughout 2017.$4,0005Eltham Easter CampFunding for the Easter Camp at Eltham$2,0006Epic Youth MinistriesSubsidies for Taranaki young people to attend youth camps during 2017$3,0007Ignite Sport TrustFor youth to attend Hawkes Bay Annual Sports Camp, Labour Weekend 2017.$2,0008Merge YouthSubsidise youth to attend New Wine Summer Camp in Kapiti.$2,0009New Wine NZ TrustFund for disadvantaged Wellington people to attend summer camp in Kapiti $5,00010Open Home Foundation of NZ (Whanganui)Assistance to take Whanganui children to an annual camp. $2,00011Plimmerton Presbyterian ChurchPorirua youth to attend a youth camp in Feb/March 2017. $1,00012Prison Fellowship of NZFunding for the July 2017 camp at El Rancho for children of prisoners. $7,50013St Albans, Palmerston NorthFunding to run Leadership Camp in March 2017. $1,00014St Andrews, WanganuiYouth Ministries (Inspire, Ignite and Impact Youth). $1,00015St James NuieFunding for camp for unchurched children and youth in the Kilbirnie community. $1,50016St Johns in the City Wellington (Thrive Youth)Funding to take Thrive Youth to a Summer retreat. $1,00017St Paul's Cooperating Church, OpunakeFunding for youth to attend Christian Camps in 2017. $1,15018Salvation ArmyFunding to take young people from the lower North Island to youth camps in 2017. $2,500C.20Te Ora Hou WanganuiCamps and day activities for youth and families in the local Wanganui community. $4,000C.21Tertiary Students Christian FellowshipSubsidise tertiary students to attend Hamilton Festival One. $2,000C.22Zeal Education TrustFunding to run youth retreats in Waikanae. $2,000 Total Organisation Grants $56,650