A message from our chair
This past year has been another remarkable one, filled with growth and generosity—all made possible by the dedication of our team and the incredible support of our founder and trustees.
Our story began in 1949 when Hugh (Hugo) Green met Barney McCahill while working in a damp, dark tunnel in the north of Scotland…
About Hugo Charitable Trust
Maryanne Green established the Hugo Charitable Trust in 2017 to continue the legacy of helping others started by her father, Hugh Green. Hugh Green’s aim was to assist poor people in social and medical areas; to give back to the people of New Zealand but never forgetting where he came from.
Annual Report
Our annual report provides a record of all of our annual donations along with feature stories on many of the charities and individuals which the Hugo Charitable Trust donates to. We hope you’ll find it an informative and enjoyable read…
Hugh Green Audio & Video
Hugh Green was born in Raphoe in County Donegal in 1931. Growing up in a family of eight children in a small town in rural Ireland there were no luxuries, but Hugh enjoyed his childhood in the close-knit Raphoe community. Hugh emigrated to NZ where he worked hard and earned business success.