What the Trust Supports
Each year, the Trust distributes funding to a range of eligible applicants in line with its charitable purpose. This includes:
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Grants to support students undertaking agriculture-related study or training
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Funding for Christian youth camps and events within our regional boundaries
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Donations to local Presbyterian churches and related initiatives
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Other community-based projects that align with the spirit and mission of the Trust
Who Can Apply?
Grants are available to people and organisations located within Presbyterian Support Central’s service area, including Greater Wellington, Manawatū, Whanganui, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, and Taranaki.
Applications must meet the Trust’s eligibility criteria. For full details, please refer to the Ann Sinclair Guidelines PDF.
Application Process
Applications are assessed by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. We welcome enquiries from students, churches, or community groups seeking support that aligns with our mission and values.
Applications typically open once a year, with funding decisions communicated following board review.
For questions or to submit an application, please contact us at [email address] or use the online form.
About Ann Sinclair:
Ann Sinclair was born at Pirinoa, Wairarapa in the early 1860’s to Scottish settlers Katherine McCallum and Donald Sinclair. She was one of seven children to the couple. The family purchased hundreds of acres of farmland in the south Wairarapa and developed strong ties with local Maori.
On 12 April 1957, Miss Ann Sinclair signed a deed setting up her farm as a home for training boys in the practice of farming. Initially, boys were trained on the farm, but only a couple could be helped at one time.
In 1983, Hon Mr Justice O’Regan approved a variation to the Trust – the farm was sold and the funds invested. The fund is managed by PSC with the aim of supporting young people in training for all types of farming.
