Caughey Preston Trust

Caughey Preston Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that is the legacy of philanthropist and pioneering businesswoman Marianne Caughey Preston MBE. Marianne established what became the Smith & Caughey business and was a leader in business and community, challenging prevailing beliefs about the role of women in the 19th century.

On her death in 1938, Marianne’s will established the Trust. For 67 years, the Trust provided residential accommodation and care for women who were aged, infirm, or experiencing financial hardship in Auckland.

In 2017, the Trust closed its facilities and the property was sold in 2020. CPT then undertook extensive research, strategic planning, and community engagement, including a co-design process with women who have lived experience.

CPT is now building an innovative, trauma and healing informed housing community for wāhine whai ora (women seeking wellbeing) – He Wāhi Rangimārie, meaning a place of peace and a safe haven for healing.

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Membership Benefits

  • Voice of the sector: contribute to whole-of-sector policy positions
  • Conferences and training at a reduced member rate
  • Fortnightly e-bulletins sent directly to your inbox
  • Access to a members-only section on the CHA website
  • Participation in member surveys and forums
  • Access to the CHA quality assurance programme and training
  • Advance notices about new developments and initiatives.

The CHA Constitution sets out two categories of members – Full and Partner – these are defined below:

Full Membership

These are Iwi, Maori and Pacific Island and Community or voluntary housing organisations and groups which are either:

a) Providers of Community housing, or

b) Groups intending or seeking to become providers of Community- housing, or

c) Groups of residents/tenants of community housing, or

d) Groups which advocate for Community housing or residents of Community housing as part of their work.

The annual fee for Full Members is based on your organisation’s gross income:

1. Up to $1m, the fee is $500 +GST

2. From $1m to $5m the fee is $1,000 +GST

3. $5m and over the fee is $1,500 +GST per annum.

Partner Membership

These are individuals, local authorities, private development companies, and other private and public entities which invest, operate, own or develop affordable, Community and/or Social housing.

If you have a question about which category of membership you should apply for, please contact us to discuss.

The annual fee for Partner Member is fixed at $250 + GST per annum.

The membership year is from 1 Jan – 30 Dec.

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