Annual Public Meeting

1 September, 2012

ASB Community Trust

Established in 1988 as a result of the sale of the Auckland Savings Bank

15 Trustees are appointed to four-year terms by the Minister of Finance.

Largest philanthropic grant-making trust in Australasia

Supported by ASB Bank

Eligibility

Incorporated societies or charitable trusts that:

Have been operating for 12 months Operate in Auckland and/or Northland One grant per year Can provide financial statements Applications for under $40,000 may not require audited annual accounts

Investment returns

Investment returns and grants

ASBCT ApplicationsYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2012

Ap-prove

d, 653, 63%

Declined, 382, 37%

ASBCT Grants YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2012

Requested Awarded$0

$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

$60,000,000$52,733,988

$36,999,713

2008-12 Strategic Plan

2008-12 Strategic Plan

2008-12 Strategic Plan

2012 highlights

Far North grants: total 46, worth $2.2mWhangarei District grants: total 60, worth $2mKaipara District grants: total 13, worth $231,000 Regional grants: total 28, worth $2.68mMarae grants: total 9, worth $1.2m, all in the

NorthTotal grants for the year: 651Total value of grants: $36.6 million

Programmes introduced 2008-12

Maori and Pacific Educational IntiativeMaori and Pacific StrategiesYouth Health and DevelopmentCommunity HousingEmerging Artists Pilot

2013-18 Strategic PlanTakes effect 1 April, 2013Current applications will be assessed under

current policies until 31 March 2013Responding to community feedbackFive year approach to strategic community

investmentProvides clarity about what we will fundIncreased responsiveness, more closing dates,

quicker processing of applicationsWorking in partnership with others on key

issues

Our vision

To enhance the lives of all the people of our region by responsibly managing our investments and effectively making grants in our community

Our mission

 prudently preserve, grow and manage the capital of the Trust for the present and future

 work to support community organisations to meet the needs of our diverse communities through effective grant making

 ensure that the Trust develops, delivers and promotes effective philanthropy

 respect the partnership relationship enshrined in the Treaty of Waitangi

Guiding principles

When working with us, you can expect us to:  engage and work with Maori and Iwi

organisations in a manner consistent with a Treaty-based relationship

 ensure that our funding reaches people in communities in Auckland and Northland with demonstrable levels of need

 be collaborative and innovative aim to operate in an environmentally

responsible and sustainable manner.

Our values

We believe it is important that:  we treat people with respect and value a diversity of views, ideas

and cultures  we acknowledge the values within our Maori and Pacific Strategies  we act as guardians of the Trust’s investments in the environment

in which we operate   we ensure effective practice in all our activities  we are committed to being fair, impartial, open and transparent  we are respectful, responsive, accountable and act with integrity  we promote and value innovation and leadership  we enable effective philanthropy

Effective grantmaking

To enrich our communities by encouraging the participation of all peoples in our region to achieve their aspirations

Investment

To apply investment strategies to preserve capital and maximise the funding available for granting, with flexibility to respond to opportunities.

Effective delivery

To monitor, review and improve our governance and management practices. We will use best practice principles to ensure effective delivery of our vision and mission.

People

We aim to fund for positive outcomes for all people of our region

Strategic Objectives:to support projects that facilitate improved

outcomes for high-need communities in our region

to support strengths-based programmes that focus on positive outcomes for children, young people and their families

to continue to monitor and evaluate the Trust’s Maori and Pacific Educational Initiative.

Places

We aim to fund projects that conserve, preserve and develop our region's natural and physical environment, and cultural heritage

Strategic Objectives: to support projects that conserve and preserve the significant

history of our region to support projects and organisations that protect and enhance the

environment in which we live to support marae development in recognition of the special role that

marae play in supporting community cohesion to support building projects that develop community cohesion,

enhance community participation, or are of regional significance.

Participation

Recognising the diversity of our communities, we aim to encourage and support people to be engaged in their communities through participation in artistic, cultural, recreational and sporting activities

Strategic Objectives: to support the growth and development of recreation and sport by

increasing participation and engagement at a community, regional and club level

to support creative projects and organisations that aim to foster access to, engagement with and experience in the arts

to support projects that recognise and celebrate the diverse cultures of our region.

Community Support Grants

We will continue to provide general grants to community organisations through our Community Support Grants Programme

Funding will be prioritised for organisations which are working in areas that align with the Trusts strategic goals and objectives.

Quick Response Grants: up to $20,000, five closing dates a year, six week response time, moving to online applications

Applications for over $20,000: two closing dates a year in Places and three a year in People and Participation

Key community partners

Over the next five years we will continue to develop strategic partnerships with organisations under our Key Community Partnerships Programme.

The Trust will work in partnership with other funders and with community organisations, where there is a shared vision, for positive outcomes for our communities.

In these challenging financial times we anticipate that these partnerships will help our funding go further and will provide some certainty to grantee organisations

Catalysts for change

Under our Catalysts for Change Programme the Trust will continue to identify issues facing our region and then fund organisations in a sustained way over a number of years to try and address these issues.

This targeted approach will include additional support for increasing organisations’ capacity to deliver.

The intention is to create significant positive change

through supporting innovative projects and practices.

Iconic and Innovative Projects

The Trust is interested in being a pro-active collaborator in funding iconic projects which will create a significant positive impact for the communities of Auckland and Northland.

These iconic and innovative grants will only happen from time to time and are likely to be significant regional projects that will have intergenerational benefit and wide impact.

Watch our website for details!