Maurice Carter Trust: supporting young families

The Maurice Carter Charitable Trust has supported Waipuna’s Young Parents Development Service for many years, making them one of our longest-standing and most loyal funders.

Their consistent investment reflects the founding vision of Maurice Carter, who dedicated his legacy to the relief of disadvantage and the advancement of opportunity in Christchurch. We are grateful for the ongoing confidence the Trustees place in Waipuna.

What this partnership has made possible

Maurice Carter’s support has directly funded parenting groups, family support, and the intensive wraparound care that young parents aged 16 to 25 need to thrive. Each year, that funding helps dozens of rangatahi parents build the skills, confidence, and connections to raise their tamariki well. When a young parent is well supported, their children flourish.

About Maurice Carter Charitable Trust

The Maurice Carter Charitable Trust is a Christchurch-based endowment trust established in 1969 by Maurice Carter, a significant Canterbury property developer who vested his business assets into a philanthropic legacy for his community.

The Trust distributes annual income as grants to organisations working toward the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, and the wellbeing of the Christchurch community.