IPENZ
Foundation
Continuing and extending the work of the Benevolent Society
The IPENZ
Foundation continues the work of the Benevolent Society –
providing relief to IPENZ Members and their families who have
suffered misfortune – and has begun to take on a wider public-good
role on behalf of the engineering profession.
The funds
accumulated will be used for the purposes
of rehabilitation and relief for Members and their families.
| * The Foundation
is a Charitable Trust and all donations made to it are tax deductible. |
The
Foundation's Objectives
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To encourage New Zealand school leavers into tertiary education
in engineering and technology.
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To educate New Zealanders on the role of technology and engineering
in sustainable economic, environmental and social development.
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To educate New Zealanders on significant engineering and technological
achievements that form part of New Zealand’s national
heritage.
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To further, in New Zealand, the development and practical
application of scientific knowledge in engineering or technology
for the wider public good.
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To assist, in New Zealand, Members suffering hardship due
to physical or mental sickness, disability or incapacity to
participate in education or rehabilitation programmes that
enable them to resume a career.
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To promote the relief of poverty, in New Zealand, among Members
or their dependents arising from age, physical or mental sickness,
disability or incapacity or death of the Member concerned.
The Foundation
trustees are currently preparing
a business plan outlining action designed to meet these objectives.
The Foundation
is funded from donations and bequests, which are invested on its
behalf to provide a regular income stream. If you would like to
donate or bequeath a contribution, please download the donation
form
