Marvyn and Doug

After a long time looking, Marvyn found land at Waipu Cove which had the WOW factor. She and Doug worked hard to develop buildings and a garden landscape. When finally able to subdivide they covenanted the roadside slopes to the QE2 Open Space Trust to preserve the native landscape.

The proceeds from subdivision provided more money than they needed so they set up their Charitable Trust.

Getting older, Marvyn and Doug decided to wind up their Trust and distribute the money to the organisations they have favoured.

One of the beneficiaries of Marvyn and Doug’s altruism is the Waipu Museum. Marvyn is a keen supporter who gives time readily and happily as a volunteer.

The Museum in turn will encourage its stakeholders and supporters to match Marvyn and Doug’s gift dollar for dollar.

The Waipu Settlers’ Museum and many other local organisations can be thankful that there are people like Marvyn and Doug in their community. Theirs is a gift that will go on giving.

Back to Donors

Gareth Foster

“Giving makes me feel good, it’s great to give something back to the community I have lived in and loved for my whole life.”

Leanne & Athol

Leanne and Athol talk about the Molly Wilson Trust.

Brent

Brent's passion for healthy living helped him to decide to leave a gift to sport

Brian and Rosemary

"We want to give back to our neck of the woods and see it thrive", say Rosemary and Brian

Marvyn and Doug

Marvyn and Doug say that they have been fortunate in their life and the choices they have made. They are proud to be in a position to provide significant funds to worthy organisations. Giving with a warm hand rather than a cold heart is a pleasure they enjoy.

Project Promise

After nearly four years of fundraising for "Project Promise" throughout Northland, Northland Community Foundation was enormously proud to hand over a cheque to the Northland DHB for $3m towards the building of the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre.

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