Vector Group Charitable Trust (Envisioning Sustainable Communities Creatively)

Vector Group Charitable Trust supports Taiohi and Community led engagement and development. Our work is guided by our kaupapa and principles.

Our kaupapa: Mō te oranga o ngā taiohi me ngā kaitiaki e mahi ana mō rātou. For the wellbeing of taiohi and the people who support them.

Our values: • Kaitautoko kaiārahi/support and lead at the same time • Inclusive/embracing diversity • Responsive/evolving with the sector

Vision: A community where diversity is celebrated, and every person feels included.

Mission: To create opportunities for healthy connections and self-expression.

To support people who work with young people, and thereby enhance youth engagement and development and creatives so that young people thrive.

Strategic Programmes and Services: 1. Youth Development and Engagement 2. Community Activities and Engagement 3. Information Sharing 4. Supporting “Shared-Identity” Communities 5. Creative Projects that Enable Self-Expression