Bequest Wording

The following information is provided to assist you in your preparations. Should you require additional information or wish to make confidential enquiries please contact Debbie Thomson at The Foundation by:

Phone: + 64 9 623 7560
Fax: + 64 9 623 0703
Email: dthomson@hollows.org
Address: Private Bag 56908, Dominion Rd, Auckland, 1030 New Zealand

The following is provided for your solicitor, Trustee Company or the Public Trustee:

I give ($____________________) to THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION (NZ) for its general purposes and I DECLARE that the receipt of the secretary, treasurer or other proper officer of the nominated beneficiary will be a full discharge for my trustees who will not be bound to see its application.

The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand is incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 and is approved as a legal charity under the following revenue acts:

• Section CB 4(1)C, Income Tax Act 1994
• Section 73(1) Estate and Gift Duties Act 1968  

Individuals who make donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand may be entitled to claim a rebate. Companies who make donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand may be entitled to a deduction for income tax purposes. The amount and eligibility to claim a rebate or deduction will depend on certain criteria being satisfied.