What we can’t fund

J R McKenzie Trust is not able to fund the following. These items can’t be funded because doing so would impact our ability to fund according to our strategy.

• Ongoing services or programmes that are "business as usual" (Note: if applying for support for a project or initiative that strongly aligns with our strategy, operating costs can be included for that particular mahi)

• Overseas travel, either to or from New Zealand

• Commercial ventures (we may fund social enterprise)

• Schools (including universities, childcare centres, kindergartens) and;

  • Organisations who fundraise primarily for schools

  • School-based and extra-curricular programmes

• Construction or renovation of buildings. For example, school halls, gymnasiums, playgrounds, community centres, or swimming pools

• Operating costs for sports clubs (this includes equipment, salaries, uniforms, prizes/trophies).

• Contribution to a debt reduction

• Core healthcare services, including hospitals and GPs

• Endowments, capital funds, other trust funds

• Central or local government

• Scholarships for individuals

• Medical and health research

• Single-issue health organisations

• Promotion of religious or political messages

• Purchase or renovation of buildings

• Purchase of land

• Rest homes