This is a new page, in response to people asking us, "but what can I do to help the housing crisis?"

Each 4-8 home development that NTHT builds costs at least $1 million. 

We have achieved most of our building to date thanks to a combination of philanthropic and government capital grants, conventional mortgages and some community contributions.  

NTHT, as a charitable trust (a non-profit, or "profit for purpose" organisation), intends to operate all properties it owns in perpetuity for the purpose of affordable/social housing. If the NTHT Board on occasion decides to sell a house, the proceeds will always be reinvested to provide more housing for people in need.

It is easy to make a donation to Nelson Tasman Housing Trust (registered charity # CC21439):

• Contribute via online banking to our ASB account # 12-3165-0249879-51
• Please put "donation" in the reference line, and send an email to the NTHT Director, so we can thank you and send a receipt. Your donation is tax-deductible.

For Bequests:

The following wording is only a guide and NTHT recommends you consult your solicitor. 

“I give to Nelson Tasman Housing Trust (registered charity number CC21439), 329 Trafalgar Square East, Nelson 7010:

• the residue [ or % share of the residue ] of my estate absolutely
• the property at [ specify full address of property ]
• a fixed sum of $ _______
• my [ shares in XYZ company/ jewellery/ personal effects ]

and I direct that:

(i) The proceeds may be used for the general purposes of Nelson Tasman Housing Trust (NTHT), and

(ii) A receipt signed by a person authorised by the Board of NTHT shall be good and sufficient discharge to my executors.”

Thank-you for your kind donation!