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About Our Charitable Trusts
The Maud Gibson Molecular Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne's performs research into Australia's plant life
Since 1897 generous individuals have depended on The Trust Company to establish and administer their trusts and foundations. Today, The Trust Company is a leader in providing solutions to individuals looking to create a charitable trust and in working with community organisations to deliver their programs.
See below for an example of one of our trusts working around Australia on a wide variety of needs are highlighted below:
Settlement of Miss Maud Gibson
The Maud Gibson Trust was created in 1945 with a Settlement from Miss Maud Gibson to support the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Since then the Trust has provided important financial assistance, and been an influential advocate, for the horticultural, scientific and educational work of the Gardens.
It has been especially involved in the establishment of the Royal Botanic Gardens’ site at Cranbourne and the development there of the new Australian Garden showcasing the beauty and diversity of Australian plants.
The Trust Company Ltd acts as trustee for the Settlement, assisted by the Maud Gibson Trust Advisory Committee consisting of the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Professor of Botany at the University of Melbourne and other knowledgeable members.
They work closely together to implement the Trust’s objectives. The Settlement is now valued at over $1 million and has supported numerous projects benefiting the Gardens, its staff and the Victorian community.
Donations
Donations to the Trust are tax-deductible and should be forwarded to:
Maud Gibson Trust
C/- The Trust Company Ltd
PO Box 361
Collins Street West
VIC 8007
