Make an
impact today
Support our mission by contributing a donation.

Why give?
-
✽
As a charitable organisation, the Styx Living Laboratory Trust is continually seeking (and needing) funding.
There are many ways that people can choose to assist, for example, donations, support of an individual project, sponsorship, or legacy by including the Trust as a beneficiary in your will.
-
✽
As volunteers undertake most of the work of the Trust, administration costs are negligible meaning that unless otherwise negotiated, 100% of funding contributions will be used to develop, implement, or sustain projects.
-
✽
Donations can be made by: Direct credit
Bank: SBS
Account no: 031355 0113850 00
Account Name: Styx Living Laboratory Trust
Please include details of your name and address, and let us know if you require a receipt.If you have any questions, please contact the Trust: styxllbom@gmail.com
-
✽
Legal Status
The Styx Living Laboratory Trust was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 on the 8th August 2003, incorporation number AK/1372484.
With the establishment of the Charities Commission in July 2005 the Styx Living Laboratory Trust’s is also registered under the Charities Act 2005 as a Charitable Trust, registration number CC22985.
-
✽
This means that all donations to the Trust by individuals of NZ$5 and over are eligible to be claimed as a tax rebate, providing the donor has earned taxable income and was a New Zealand resident for at least part of that year.
-
✽
Companies wishing to donate will also be eligible to claim a tax rebate.
As legislation is subject to change, it would be advisable to check with a taxation consultant regarding current entitlements.
Your practical support of the Trust will be greatly appreciated.
Become A Business Partner
Are you a local business or corporation who's looking to give back to the community and the environment, but don't have the time to run a planting day? Well take a look at the Trust's sponsorship packages below and see if there's something that's the right fit for you.
If interested in one of these packages or if you've got another project you'd like us to consider please contact Community Coordinator, Jackie Howard, at jackie@thestyx.nz or 022-065-5624. Jackie also works with local landowners and businesses along the Pūharakekenui, Ka Pūtahi Creek, and Smacks Creek to restore their waterway margins with native plantings. If this sounds like something you'd like to get involved with please reach out!
