Donations
How you can help us
As a registered charity we rely on donations to enable us to provide specialist counselling, intervention and support specifically to children under 13 years old and families. We rely on charitable donations to carry out our work.
There are lots of ways you can help us achieve this – from giving money or leaving money in your will to running special fundraising events or asking friends and family to sponsor a walk or other personal challenge. There are also support partnerships you can forge with Parentline.
Donations: We need donations from the public to help fund our work. There are a number of ways you can make a gift now…
Bequests: A bequest left to the Parentline Charitable Trust, will be a positive and practical legacy for future generations…
Corporate Support: Building relationships with businesses is important to our work and there are many ways to support us…
Trusts & Foundations: Philanthropic giving helps fund our innovative projects…
Fundraising Events: You can take part in fundraising events or organise your own…
Sponsored Challenges: You can choose Parentline as your named charity when you take part in a marathon, TV show…
Project Funding
When making a donation or bequest you are welcome to indicate where you would like your donation spent, for example:
We are looking to raise funds for the following projects:
- Co-location of services into schools
- Research & Development Unit
- Training & Education Unit
- R18 means R18 Campaign
The Parentline Board and Staff are committed to these projects. Through prudent financial management, and a new strategic direction, Parentline can move forward with confidence, however, further support and financial assistance from the community is still required.
Increased tax rebate for charitable donations!
There have been tax changes which will remove the limit on tax rebates available for donations to charities like Parentline.
At present, individuals get a rebate of one third of their annual charitable donations but this is limited to a maximum rebate of $630 for donations of $1,890. For corporate donors, the rebate is generally limited to 5% of the company’s annual net income.
Effective April 2008 these rebate caps have been removed meaning that the rebate of a third will apply irrespective of the size of your donation. The more you give the bigger your tax rebate!
The end of the financial year is a time when we encourage all donors of Parentline to claim their rebate.
To do this they must obtain a copy of the IRD rebate claim form which can be downloaded from the IRD website www.ird.govt.nz or by calling IRD INFO express on 0800 257 773 (quoting your IRD number).
Once the IRD Rebate Claim Form (IR 526) has been filed, this same form will be mailed by the IRD automatically each year to assist with future rebate claims.
Please bear these changes in mind when considering making donations to Parentline and if you have any questions, please contact Grant Cowie, Funding and Marketing Manager.
How Can You Help?
We appeal to the community and friends of Parentline to consider how you can add to the success of Parentline`s achievements. We encourage you to make a philanthropic gift at a level that you feel able. This gift can be made in a number of ways and over a time frame to suit. Please refer to the donation form below. All donations will be received gratefully. You will receive a receipt to enable you to claim the tax deduction.
You can make a difference in the following ways:
- Monthly Automatic Payment. Click to download an AP form.
- One off donation.
- A bequest in your Will.
- Volunteer a skill, service, product or time.
All supporters who donate $1000 or more will be recognised as a “Friend of Parentline” which has the following benefits:
- Invitations to presentations.
- Email newsletter.
- Discounted tickets to events.
- Sponsors product.
If you prefer to make a donation by cheque (made payable to Parentline Charitable Trust) please post it to:
Parentline Charitable Trust – P.O.Box 11077 – Hamilton 3251
An acknowledgement will be published in the Parentline newsletter. If you prefer it did not appear, please let us know.
Direct Deposit – Bank Account No. 03 0306 0172390 00 – reference your name and “Parentline”.
Bequests
A gift in your will to the Parentline Charitable Trust will help make a difference for the future. Naturally, it’s important that you look after your family/whanau first, but even leaving a portion of what remains to the Parentline Charitable Trust can help us transform the future for sufferers of child abuse, neglect and family violence.
Have you made a will?
If you have not made a will, we strongly suggest that you do so, whether you decide to leave something to Parentline or not. If you do not make a will, when you die the law will decide how your estate is to be disposed of. This may not be in accordance with your wishes. For a small fee, a solicitor will draw up a will for you.
Should you wish to leave money, or any other item, to the Parentline Charitable Trust your solicitor will be happy to include your wishes. If you have already made a will, you can ask your solicitor to add a ‘codicil’, or you can make a fresh will.
Why you should use a solicitor
It’s important that professional advice is used to ensure there will be no dispute over your will, so that your estate is dealt with in the way you wish. This information is offered to help solicitors, trust officials and others engaged in advising people who may wish to name The Parentline Charitable Trust as a beneficiary in wills or trusts.
Recommended wording for your will
A Specific Bequest:
‘I give and bequeath to THE PARENTLINE CHARITABLE TRUST whose office is at 48 Palmerston St, Hamilton, the sum of $____________ dollars for its general purposes, and I declare that the acknowledgement in writing by the Secretary or other authorised officer thereof shall be a sufficient discharge to my Trustees of this bequest.’
A Residual Bequest:
‘Subject as aforesaid I give, devise and bequeath the whole (or a _____________ share) of the residue of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever both real and personal to THE PARENTLINE CHARITABLE TRUST whose office is at 48 Palmerston St, Hamilton, the sum of $____________ dollars for its general purposes, and I declare that the acknowledgement in writing by the Secretary or other authorised officer thereof shall be a sufficient discharge to my Trustees of this bequest.’
Both the above provide for leaving a bequest for general purposes. If you wish to add any other conditions, you should ask your solicitor to draw up wording appropriate to your wishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I leave to The Parentline Charitable Trust?
We will be grateful for any bequest. You may wish to leave a specific sum of money or some property, which we can convert to funds (a SPECIFIC legacy). Alternatively you may wish to leave a ‘residue’, which is the amount left after you have made your other bequests.
Can I say what the money is to be used for?
Yes, you can make a qualification in your will that the money is to be used for a specific purpose. We will ensure that your wishes are fully complied with.
Can I make any conditions, eg, if the Trust adopts policies I would have disagreed with?
Yes, you can appoint an executor to your will, and leave specific instructions about the conditions you wish to impose. These will be complied with.
Can I change my mind about my will?
Yes, even if you have made a will you can, at any time, make changes to it.
How does the Parentline Charitable Trust get my money?
Unless you wish to, you are not obligated to inform The Parentline Charitable Trust of your intentions at any stage during your life. On your death, your executor will contact The Parentline Charitable Trust and the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Who can I talk to for more information?
Either consult your solicitor or contact the Chief Executive of The Parentline Charitable Trust, (Phone: +64 7 8394536) who will discuss your possible legacy with complete confidentiality.
What do I do now?
If you wish to leave a bequest, simply consult your solicitor, either to amend your existing will or to draw up a new one.
We invite you to request discussion with the Chairperson of the Board or Chief Executive.
No matter how small or large the financial gift, property or asset you choose to bequest, it is greatly appreciated. All bequest income is invested prudently to recognise the achievement of a lifetime’s saving. If you choose to make an investment in the Parentline Charitable Trust with a bequest, please let us know so we can thank you personally. Too often, we only hear of a donor’s generosity and thoughtfulness after their passing. We would very much appreciate the opportunity to show our gratitude during the bequestor’s lifetime if you choose this option.
How you can help Parentline in 2010 – Consider Payroll Giving !
The Government has introduced new payroll giving legislation, which makes it easier for workers to donate directly to charities from their pay.
It also means people who donate directly receive an immediate tax credit which is reflected in a deduction in their PAYE instead of waiting until until the end of the financial year to claim a rebate.
We hope organisations will consider Parentline as part of their payroll giving programmes. There are real tax benefits for the individual and children that Parentline work with, will have great benefits from the ongoing increased income.
If you would like to donate part of your pay to Parentline, there a few simple steps to follow :
- Check if your employer files their EMS (IR347) and EDF (IR345) forms electronically – payroll is only currently available for organisations that do so.
- Tell your employer that you wish to donate to Parentline – they will need to record the amount you want to donate and over what pay period. Parentline`s details are as follows :
- Westpac account no 030306 0172390 00, PO Box 11077, Hamilton 3251.
- Your employer is also responsible for deducting the correct amount from your salary or wages, calculating the correct tax credit, recording the tax credits on EMS and ensuring that Parentline knows the donation is as a result of your payroll giving.
- It`s that easy – Parentline will issue receipts to employers with the amount and date of the donation.
If you would like to know more about payroll giving, do not hesitate to contact Grant Cowie 07 8394536 or grant@parentline.org.nz