The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust

The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust was established 'to advance education by furthering knowledge of the English language and the art of communication and understanding between English-speaking peoples within New Zealand’ (Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p.2). The charitable purposes of the Trust include, but are not limited to: 1.The promotion of English in public speaking and debate; 2.The promotion of the use of English in drama and literature; 3.Encouraging the enjoyment and constructive use of English through educational programmes; 4.Enabling New Zealanders to undertake scholarships, grants or awards for the study of the English language and its use; 5.Providing funds in New Zealand towards student or teacher exchange programmes, or other such objectives; 6.Providing funds in New Zealand for the supply of suitable aids for teaching the English language.

(Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p. 2).