NEW
Trustee Advance Ashburton
New Trustee Advance Ashburton Eleanor Marr
We are delighted to welcome Eleanor to the Foundation’s Board of trustees. Eleanor is a qualified teacher with a degree in Teaching and Learning, and a Diploma in Specific Learning Disabilities. She has worked as a Learning Support Teacher, working part-time as a tutor for those with SLD, and is involved in tutor training. Eleanor has been involved with various community organisations and is a member of the Seabrook McKenzie Centre Trust Board. She is a partner in a family arable farm in the Methven district. Married Graham and they have 3 adults and 6 grandchildren. Interests include patchwork, gardening, reading and spending time with family. |
NEW
Neil Sinclair Memorial Scholarship for 2022

It is with much pleasure that we present to you the winner of the Neil Sinclair Memorial Scholarship for 2022 Kathryn Page.
Kathryn is completing a Graduate Diploma in Science Technology majoring in Psychology and will follow this with a Master of Science Psychology with endorsement in Health Psychology at Ara – Kathryn is a qualified nurse and worked in many emergency departments in rural and remote areas of Australia, has been a medic in NZ Airforce and a nurse at Ashburton Hospital.
Read more about Kate here.
Photo: Jeanette Sinclair with recipient Kathryn Page
Kathryn is completing a Graduate Diploma in Science Technology majoring in Psychology and will follow this with a Master of Science Psychology with endorsement in Health Psychology at Ara – Kathryn is a qualified nurse and worked in many emergency departments in rural and remote areas of Australia, has been a medic in NZ Airforce and a nurse at Ashburton Hospital.
Read more about Kate here.
Photo: Jeanette Sinclair with recipient Kathryn Page
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WHY CHOOSE ADVANCE ASHBURTON
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Our commitment to you
What we offer
Our commitment to you
- We deliver on what's important to you
- We keep you updated on the impact your gift is creating
- We help you maximise your tax advantages
- We help you achieve your charitable goals
- We give you the comfort that your wishes will be carried out even long after you are gone
What we offer
- Community knowledge and insight - an understanding of local needs and opportunities.
- Philanthropic advisory service - we build on your values and vision to create an enriching journey of giving.
- Effective grant making - we are a credible steward of assets, providing grant expertise and administrative support.
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No matter your age, financial situation or background, there are many ways for you to make a real impact to our community. Through Advance Ashburton you can choose to give to a fund that is already specified, or you can establish your very own fund and specify your own charitable purpose. The choice is yours and our goal is to help you find the best solution that works for you.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We give our thanks to our incredible Advance Ashburton Donors. Your generosity is providing positive impact to the people of the Ashburton District.