Testimonials

The process was friendly, helpful, and professional. The team has streamlined their processes so that we can focus on the most important aspect of setting up a trust – wording the purposes. We are grateful for how they guided us to clarify our purposes through listening and inquiring.

Allen Hou – Trustee, Asian Community Transformation Trust

He toka tū moana he ākinga nā ngā tai. Steadfast as the rock that scorns the lashings of the tide. This is the whakatauki (proverb) that comes to mind when reflecting on the solid support that Steven Moe and his team provided us at RIVER Aotearoa Charitable Trust during our formation. Founding our not-for-profit entity that encompasses work from Turtle Island (Canada, USA) to Aotearoa was complicated and inter-twining. Steven Moe and his team at Parry Field Lawyers were knowledgeable and patient way-finders as we navigated our unique circumstances to land with a safe, sound organisational structure. With Steven’s guidance we have now received our charitable status and can begin our work in revitalising Indigenous values to care for Papatūānuku. We are very grateful for all of Steven’s effort and dedication to our mahi and we look forward to working with him as we grow. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koe mō tō manaakitanga, e Steven

Jodi Gustafason & Erin Carr – RIVER Aotearoa Charitable Trust

“Parry Field Lawyers provided a fantastic service when I sold my business. As a complete newbie to the process, they explained things clearly, without jargon, and were super responsive to all my questions. Their pricing is very fair and I’m delighted with the entire process Parry Field Lawyers undertook. I can’t recommend them enough and look forward to working with them again.”

Adrien Taylor

“Deacon Trust has just received notification of its success in registering as a charitable trust. This has been a clear and straight-forward process for us with fantastic help from Steven Moe who has guided us every step of the way. Without Steven chasing us along and providing answers (which is often unusual for a lawyer!) things would likely have bogged down much earlier in the process. Well done!”

I would highly recommend Steven Moe and his team at Parry Field Lawyers to anyone looking to establish a new not-for-profit or charitable organisation – Steven’s experience and knowledge of structures and registration processes was very helpful and his advice certainly helped to streamline the process and avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to frustrating delays. We feel confident we have good foundations to now start building our organisation, planning and executing our projects for social good, and delivering on our charitable purpose outcomes.

CORE Enterprise Group

“It’s been great working with Steven – I admire his active contributions to the non-profit sector and I’ve really appreciated his sound advice and his thoughtful, responsive approach.”

Kate Frykberg – Philanthropy and Community Advisor

We have also acted or supported the following charities, not for profits and social enterprises doing good in Christchurch, New Zealand and around the world:

Living Springs – Set in Governors Bay, a large natural playground with, native bush, farm park, outdoor camping facilities and a range of organised activities and accomodation administered by a charitable not-for-profit Trust. Found out more here: Living Springs

Hagar – Hagar restores to wholeness the lives of women and children in Afghanistan, Cambodia & Vietnam that have been torn apart by human rights abuse. Find out more here: Hagar

“Through the support of a NZ based law firm, Parry Field Lawyers, Hagar will strengthen its legal work. Hagar Vietnam ED Carol Mortenson thanked Parry Field Lawyers for their contribution to scaling up the impact of their work in Vietnam.”

Don Lord ED Hagar NZ said – “the pro-bono assistance Parry Field have given Hagar Vietnam means greater protection and increased access to justice for the young women and men who are survivors of severe human rights abuse.”

Krama & Co. – Krama & Co. is a social enterprise that imports beautiful, hand-loomed krama (crow-ma) from small villages in Cambodia. We sell the krama and use the profits to help fund education for girls and opportunities for women in Cambodia and New Zealand. Visit their website here: Krama & Co

“Working with Steven and the team at Parry Field has enabled me to be clear about how we needed to set up. Getting some key aspects right now has made me feel confident about our future”

Ōtākaro Orchard – Co-created through commuity consultation, Ōtākaro Orchard is a living learning hub for growing food, a local food information centre, with cafe, office and event spaces, and HQ for the Food Resilience Network. Find out more here: Ōtākaro Orchard

“Through their integrity & efficacy, Parry Field Lawyers have been invaluable in helping our project grow from the grassroots to the canopy of the Christchurch rebuild. The team has been extraordinary in providing guidance on property and commercial relationships, ensuring the stability of our work over the coming decades.”

Crave Cafe – Crave cafe seek to make Morningside. Auckland a better place to live and give all their profit toward the community. Find out more here: Crave Cafe

“Steven Moe and Parry Field have been instrumental in helping us navigate the legal pathways of setting up KIND Eatery as a social enterprise that incorporates social outcomes into its constitution. They helped us avoid significant compliance costs by advising a structure that works both for us and for the enterprise. We have found Steven to be the most knowledgeable person in New Zealand in these areas and are grateful for his advice and support.”

Partners Relief and Development – Partners Relief and Development equip poor and displaced communities with sustainable ways of empowering them to provide for their community needs. Learn more here: Partners Relief and Development

“Parry Field Lawyers and in particular, Steven Moe, have proven really helpful in enabling our newly formed Trust to gain charitable status and most recently, overseas donee status. I have appreciated the efficient and timely manner with which all work was undertaken. Highly recommend!”

Wilberforce Foundation – The Wilberforce Foundation was established to support faith-based organisations who are reaching out to communities and making a difference in the lives of others within New Zealand. Find out more here: Wilberforce Foundation

“It has been a pleasure working with Steven Moe and Parry Field – I have particularly appreciated the passion of Steven for the non-profit sector and his desire to see if flourish. This is well supported by the wider Parry Field team and we’ve benefited from having a number of specialists contribute to the outcome we are trying to achieve. I think it makes a difference to see a firm investing in helping to support the wider ecosystem, and doing it well.”

Selwyn Creative Network – Selwyn Creative Network provide a sustainable platform that validates the arts through services that benefit the social and mental well-being of our community, and want to make sure that people with physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities, people under the mental health system, prisoners, young people, elderly, and people living in isolation – especially rurally, have access to the arts. View their website here: Selwyn Creative Network

“A sincere thank you to Steven and the team who made the process of registering a charitable trust and obtaining charitable status so smooth. The support and knowledge that Steven provided us was outstanding. We are looking forward to growing community through the arts.”

Mid Canterbury Timebank & Learning Exchange – The Mid Canterbury Timebank and Timebank Learning Exchange run programmes that allow people to connect with others in the community and share skills without using money. Learn more here: Mid Canterbury Timebank

“Steven Moe was great to talk with when our Board was seeking Charitable Trust status. He quickly got what we were about and could see we were charitable, when at first the Charities Commission did not. He could help us see where the Charities Commission were coming from and what the likely roadblocks were from the legal side. He did not give any winning secrets as to how we might gain charitable trust status or promise that our application would get accepted second time round, but he was a great sounding board and willingly gave of his time to understand and look into our situation. When we were frustrated and feeling misunderstood – to be able to call upon someone like Steven with his empathy, wisdom and understanding of the charities sector – it was fantastic, and so appreciated. Something in our conversations must have helped too as our second application for charitable status was approved – to our delight! Thanks Steven- we are really grateful for your support and expertise.”

Kahukura Charitable Trust –

“You have been so good at helping us steer our way to this point and doing all the hard work! It really is the beginning of a new togetherness……”

Affinity Gymnastics – Affinity Gymnastics Academy is a community focused gymnastics club established to serve the Selwyn district of Canterbury, New Zealand. Find out more here: Affinity Gymnastics

“Steven at Parry Field was a huge help to us when we needed it, from advice on establishment of our charity through to the lease on our premises. I highly recommend.”

“Blue Cradle is an ocean science and conservation initiative born during the early 2020 pandemic lockdown. Parry Field Lawyers and Steven Moe in particular have been extremely helpful in understanding our goals and objectives rapidly. They were fundamental in helping us set up our legal structure and we are very grateful for their help.”

James Nikitine – www.bluecradle.org

Youth Arts New Zealand – Youth Arts New Zealand interconnects and strengthens the relationships between young artists and the resources and networks which will further them in their creative aspirations. Learn more here: Youth Arts New Zealand

“Steven and the team at Parry Field went absolutely above and beyond when assisting us with the set up our charitable trust. Steven also connected us with similar individuals and organisations, and gave us incredible advice regarding our direction as a nonprofit, which was hugely valuable. It’s great to have a lawyer that genuinely cares about the entities he represents.”

Gather Foundation

“From my first meeting with Parry Field, I have appreciated how approachable, responsive and knowledgeable the firm is in helping me with my legal needs. It’s been such a friendly and efficient experience, I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

Bail Supported Charitable Trust

“I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Steven Moe and the team at Parry Field Lawyers who helped us setup the foundation of Bail Support Charitable Trust. We couldn’t have done this without your help, and know this work collectively will assist many people’s lives in Aotearoa New Zealand”

Christchurch CBD

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480
FAX: +64 3 348 6305

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 1, 60 Cashel Street
Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 744
Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand

Christchurch

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480
FAX: +64 3 348 6305

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
1 Rimu Street, Riccarton,
Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand

Rolleston

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480
FAX: +64 3 348 6305

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 1, 80 Rolleston Drive,
Rolleston, 7614, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand

Hokitika

PHONE: +64 3 755 8673
FAX: +64 3 755 8073

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
26 Weld Street,
Hokitika 7810, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 44,
Hokitika 7842, New Zealand

Parry Field Charitable Foundation

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