Our Work Today
Today, Vincent House Trust continues to provide safe, affordable housing.Â
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Alongside this, the Trust supports community wellbeing through its close working relationship with MindPlus.
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Vincent House Trust also maintains its long-standing connection with Te Puke Baptist Church, reflecting the faith, care and community values that have been part of the Trust’s story from the beginning.
Housing
Vincent House Trust exists to relieve poverty by providing quality, affordable housing options for people who may otherwise struggle to find and maintain a sustainable tenancy.
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We recognise that having a safe place to live is essential to a person’s wellbeing. Through our housing, we aim to support people to build stability, maintain tenancy and move forward with confidence.
Supporting Our Community
Vincent House Trust also seeks to benefit the wider community by supporting local charitable initiatives and organisations.
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We work closely with Mindplus ....Â
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Guidance
As part of our charitable purpose, Vincent House Trust also seeks to advance religion by providing Christian chaplaincy, pastoral care and spiritual guidance to vulnerable people and others in the wider community.
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Through a partnership with the Te Puke Baptist are are able to offer pastoral care to our community ​
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This is offered with respect, compassion and a desire to support people through life’s challenges.
Trust Governance
Vincent House Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for guiding the Trust and making sure its work remains aligned with its charitable aims.
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The Board provides oversight, direction and accountability for the Trust’s housing, community support and pastoral care activities. Its role is to ensure that Vincent House Trust continues to operate with integrity, care and good stewardship.
Stewardship and oversight
Good governance is about more than making decisions. It is about protecting the purpose of the Trust, caring for the resources entrusted to it, and making decisions that support long-term sustainability.
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The Board oversees key areas such as:
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The Trust’s charitable purpose and direction
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Housing and tenancy priorities
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Financial stewardship and sustainability
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Property and asset management
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Risk, safety and compliance
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Community partnerships and support
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The responsible use of donations, grants and other resources
Supporting safe and respectful housing
The Board supports the Trust’s commitment to providing housing environments that are safe, respectful and well managed.
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This includes ensuring that clear expectations are in place for residents, that the Trust’s properties are cared for, and that the housing provided continues to support dignity, stability and independence.
Our Board of Trustees
Roger Le Blanc Smith
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