The Harold Thomas Rotary Trust

The trust was established by Rotary International Past President Harold Thomas (Rotary Club of Auckland) in 1973. In 1985 the trust received a magnificent gift from Past District Governor Bernie Ross (Rotary Club of Manurewa) and his wife, which added greatly to the capital of the trust. The Trust has available some $100,000 for distribution each year through Rotary clubs. Assistance to Rotary clubs is usually limited to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $10,000 for each project.

The objects of the trust are • Assist financially any child Resident in the Pacific Islands in need of medical treatment or care in NZ, including fares and related costs • Provide medical assistance for children in NZ or elsewhere • For medical research • For charitable purposes as defined in the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.