Mission statement

To make New Zealand a better place by providing young New Zealanders with opportunities that enhance their leadership skills and values, creating community role models and future leaders.

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED BY LADY FISHER IN MARCH 1975 SHORTLY AFTER THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND OF FORTY YEARS SIR WOOLF FISHER.

Legacy charities

The trust continues to support many of the charities that were endowed by Lady Fisher.

Philanthropic focus

The trust’s commitment is to extend the legacy established by Joyce Lady Fisher by supporting charitable objects that provide opportunities within the following sectors: environment, education, community wellbeing and health.