Purpose
Justin Toebes was the founding trustee of CZBT and a lifelong participant and supporter of basketball. JT established a reputation of service to youth development through basketball in every aspect of the sport and in particular helping those in need, either financially or through access to opportunities, or both.
The Justin Toebes Trust was established in March 2020 and aims to continue Justin’s legacy and provide a trust fund for young people in the Greater Wellington Region.
The Justin Toebes Trust supports programs that provide hope to children and youth who need it most; play for children and youth who otherwise would not be able to experience that joy; develop lifelong habits of good health and well-being.
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In particular the Trust will:
Respect and implement the dual heritage of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi).
Support programmes and services that promote the all-round well-being of young people and children.
Encourage participation in the sport of Basketball in the Greater Wellington Region as an amateur game which provides health, recreation and other community benefits, particularly for young people at risk.
Fund via sponsorship, donations and all other appropriate means the assistance and development of young people.
To partner with other organisations, that in doing so will enhance the delivery of the Trust’s aims and objectives
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Saydez Torea - our very first receipient of the Justin Toebes Trust.
Eligibility Criteria
JT Trust funding requests should:
Specifically, and directly benefit children and/or youth.
Fall within the Capital Zone which covers Wellington through to Kapiti & Wairarapa.
Focus on direct basketball program or services.
Address athletes needs to participate in basketball.
Assist and/or support those who show promise but may have a barrier to continue on the basketball pathway.
To apply for funding assistance through the JT Trust please click the APPLY HERE button below.
