Welcome to the ECT website, we hope you will find all the information here that you need. The trust is passionate about the Eastland region and providing opportunities to ensure Eastland grows and develops. The trust does not give out grants but we do have a community investment strategy which aims to fund major projects that are aligned with our philosophy. We look forward to working with the community in the future.
Our Mission
To foster the Gisborne district's economic prosperity through acquiring, owning and prudently governing investments, and utilising resources to support and encourage selected commercial and community enterprises.
The execution of the trust's mission statement will be through proactive management, focused investment and implementing linked distribution activity.
Our Philosophy
The Eastland Community Trust is passionate about the Eastland region and has developed its policies around three key strands:
- maintaining our reserves
- investment that makes a return to the trust
- supporting projects and activities that develop and enhance economic growth and have the ability to transform this region.