Our team

Dave Ashcroft

Chairman

Dave is , a first generation New Zealander, a happily married father of three, who works as an independent business consultant. He has significant experience in the not-for-profit and governance fields. Dave is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee for Ngāti Koata and Board Member and Treasurer of Age Concern Nelson Tasman.

Anissa Bain

Trustee

Anissa is a partner at Pitt & Moore ,and has a client base that reflects the region’s diversity. She is passionate about solving her clients’ problems. She uses her detailed understanding of the law and her understanding of clients’ situations to get them where they want to be, using the most stress-free, efficient path possible.

Roy Dawson

Trustee

Roy has extensive experience in the local seafood industry at a senior management level, specifically in the business development and operations executive areas.

He is well networked around the local region, and is a well-respected leader with a positive management style, combining strong relationship building and management skills.

Nettie Stow

Executive Officer

Nettie is originally from Northumberland, UK and raised her now adult children in Te Tauihu, having moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2003. Most of her working life has been within charitable trusts where she has gained extensive knowledge of philanthropy and effective grant making. She has a passion for supporting individuals and organisations to create effective, positive and sustainable impact. Nettie joined the team in 2023 and is excited to be part of such a generous and inspiring community.

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