New Trustees appointed to ASB Community Trust
Two new Trustees have been appointed to ASB Community Trust. They are Auckland accountant Paula Kearns and Auckland lawyer Ken Whitney.
Ken Whitney, a partner in legal firm Ross & Whitney, is also a trustee of the Chisholm Whitney Family Trust, a philanthropic trust which supports community initiatives throughout the region.
Paula Kearns, Director of accounting firm PKCA, is a current board member of the New Zealand Football Board, NZ Onshore Sculpture Ltd and United Soccer 1. She was also North Auckland Kindergarten Association’s Vice-President from 2006 to 2008.
The new Trustees replace Trustees Kevin Prime, who served as Chairman for the last six years, Sr Mary Foy and Yoon Boo Lee, who have all completed two four-year terms as Trustees of ASB Community Trust. A new Chair will be elected at the November Board meeting.
About ASB Community Trust
ASB Community Trust decides on grants for groups and projects in Auckland and Northland each month. Using funds from the sale of its shareholding in the Auckland Savings Bank, the Trust has granted almost $700m since being formed in 1988.
Any incorporated or charitable trust in Auckland and Northland can apply for funds, provided they are a not-for-profit organisation.
For more details about applying, visit the Trust’s website: www.ASBCommunityTrust.org.nz
