What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?
Wētā Conservation Charitable Trust.
We are based in New Zealand and operate nationwide.
Involved in: education, conservation.
What gives you hope for the future?
To preserve New Zealand’s biodiversity so that wētā, grasshoppers and allied insects (Orthoptera) and their natural habitat are protected to benefit present and future New Zealanders.
Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?
Writing the trust deed, setting up a bank account and applying for funds are the biggest challenges.
It’s a lot of work to start with, but very rewarding when you see it coming all together!
How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?
Steven and the team at Parry Field were fantastic to work with: friendly, competent, quick and really supportive, with plenty of really good advice and additional information.
