Investment Committee
- Dan Radcliffe (Chair & Foundation Trustee)
- Marilyn Davies (Foundation Trustee)
- Bryce Barnett (Foundation Trustee)
- Lindsay Thomson (Foundation Trustee)
- Ken Horner (Member)
- Greg Shearer (Member)
- Josh Hickford (Chief Executive)
- Jess Fairweather (Minutes)
Overseeing Taranaki Foundation’s investment strategies and policies, the Investment Committee is also responsible for our Distribution levels — the framework which helps the Distribution Committee decide how much funding is available for annual grants and distributions.
The Investment Committee is Board appointed and must include a minimum of two sitting Board Trustees. The committee is supported by the expertise of local investment advisors Craigs Investment Partners, Forsyth Barr & Jarden.
Advisors
- Christine Egarr (Craigs Investment Partners)
- Andrew Butterworth (Craigs Investment Partners)
- Dave Fuller (Forsyth Barr)
- Steivan Juvalta (Jarden)
Advisors attend Committee Meetings from time to time as needed.
Distribution Committee
- Ainslee Luscombe (Chair & Foundation Trustee)
- Selwyn Metcalfe (Foundation Trustee)
- Maree Schumacher (Foundation Trustee)
- Wainui Bedford (Member)
- Ross Fulton (Member)
- Riley McGregor (Member)
- Marcia Millard (Member)
- Theresa Cayley (Community Engagement Manager)
This committee assesses applications from people, projects and organisations wanting to benefit from Taranaki Foundation’s annual distribution of grants, awarding funding in line with our Distribution Policy. It also acts as the Local Donation Manager for the Tindall Foundation.
Our Distribution Committee maintains an essential link with the community, providing the necessary insight and leadership to make sure all Taranaki Foundation grants are made in the best interests of our donors and our province.
Taranaki Foundation is also represented on the Taranaki Funders Forum by members of the Distribution Committee. This includes attending regular Funders Forum events.
Internal Controls & Risk Committee
- Aaron Foley (Chair & Foundation Trustee)
- Floyd Wicksteed (Foundation Trustee)
- Vicki Haylock (Member)
- Ben Ingram (Member)
- Josh Hickford (Chief Executive)
- Tina Franklin (Team Support)
The Internal Controls & Risk Committee supports policy management, compliance, risk management, internal controls and external audit for Taranaki Foundation.
The committee is supported by the expertise of local Chartered Accountants Tandem Group. Tandem Group are also a supporter of the Foundation.
Advisors
- Kelsey Drummond, Prov CA (Tandem Group)
- Dion Herlihy, CA (Tandem Group)
Advisors attend Committee Meetings from time to time as needed.