Our Story
Community Transformation Trust (CTT) was established in March 2020 to facilitate the relief of poverty worldwide. We focus on long-term, community-led transformations in critical areas including clean water, safe sanitation, wellness, education, and micro-loans.
By funding sustainable, practical initiatives, we empower families and communities to break the cycle of extreme poverty and achieve full self-reliance.
Charity Credentials
- Registered New Zealand Charity Registered under the Charities Act 2005.
- Overseas Donee Status All NZ donations are fully tax-deductible.
- Member of CID NZ Affiliated with Council for International Development.
Our Trustees
CTT is governed by a dedicated board of trustees who ensure transparent oversight, evidentiary validation of all projects, and complete accountability.
David Allis
TrusteeSimon Forrest
TrusteeDavid Beard
TrusteeMark Christensen
TrusteeHands-On Work & Local Impact
We do not simply fund projects from a distance. Co-founder and trustee David Allis and his wife Margaret regularly travel to see projects firsthand. In 2024, they visited Vietnam to monitor Hagar's anti-trafficking operations, and in 2025, they traveled to Cairo to visit GHNI's community development projects there.
David and Margaret also direct the Better World Initiative, established in 1997 through their business Barcodes Ltd, which donates 100% of its operating profits to support social and development projects in New Zealand and globally.
Annual Reports
We are committed to absolute transparency. Browse our verified annual financial reviews and project reports below:
Contact Us
Have questions about our projects or want to get involved? Get in touch directly with the CT Trust Team:
Email [email protected]