Plunket Foundation

The Plunket Foundation was established in recognition of Plunket’s centenary year.

The Foundation’s mission is to seek donations from caring New Zealanders who can help the Foundation to add to Plunket’s ability to lead in the delivery of care and support for families and young children in the future.

Investing in New Zealand’s future

The Plunket Foundation won’t replace Plunket’s existing funding sources. It will support vital research and development, and fund projects that will deliver positive outcomes for children, families and communities in New Zealand.

Contributions to the Plunket Foundation will help establish an endowment fund to support initiatives that Plunket would otherwise not be able to resource.

The Plunket Foundation has been registered as a charitable trust with the Charities Commission. The Foundation Trust Deed sets out the structure and intent of the trust.

Download Plunket Foundation Deed of Trust PDF 75 KB, 23 pages

Foundation Sponsor

The Foundation has been granted $5 million by the KPS Society Ltd. KPS is a charitable organisation that supports early childhood health and well being.

Trust Structure

The initial trustees were appointed by the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Board, further appointment of trustees will be determined by an Electoral College that will comprise two representatives each from the Plunket Board, the Plunket Foundation, donors and an independent Chair.

The initial Plunket Foundation trustees are:

• Chair: Katherine Rich
• Kaye Crowther QSO
• Professor Richie Poulton
• Peter Wilson
• Dr Don Brash