The Trust

Although operating for many years as a philanthropic organisation, it was evident that as it grew, a registered charitable trust needed to be formed, and the Southern Stars Charitable Trust was established.

Its aim is to assist special needs and disadvantaged children of New Zealand.

From its premises in Grey Lynn. Auckland, the Trust receives donations from the public and corporates, for distribution to Beneficiary Trusts capable of providing direct assistance to these children.

The second cornerstone activity of the Trust is to produce the feature event programme, 'Kids In Show Seats' (KISS) - an on-going season of live professionally produced pantomimes providing entertainment to special needs and disadvantaged children.

Trust Members

The members of the Southern Stars Charitable Trust bring a variety of experience and expertise to bear on the Trust's efforts to provide a better life for the children.

Donald Cleaver
Principal, Cleaver & Co Chartered Accountants
Don is a practicing principal partner of a well known Chartered Accountancy practice. He has a wealth of experience in the administration of trusts and other business matters. His contacts and knowledge will have considerable benefits to the trust.

Warren M Alder (Fred)
Trustee
Fred has over 30 years experience in business and the Event & Entertainment Industry.  As a promoter, Fred has organised many events, featuring such artists as: Split Enz, John Mayall, Little River Band, Skyhooks, Men at Work, & Midnight Oil. He was a founding trustee of the Nambassa Festivals, and the Promoter for Stevie Wonder's 1987 tour of NZ.  Fred is the producer of the successful "Shirley Valentine" 2009 tour of NZ, which is touring larger theatres throughout NZ.
 
Fred is passionate about performing arts, and committed to the vision of Southern Stars, to provide disadvantaged and special-needs children with a more enriched life.

To contact Southern Stars please visit our contact page.