Céad míle fáilte & welcome to
the Hugo Charitable Trust
Over $23 million donated since 2017
What we’ve given to
Our purpose is to follow Hugh and Maryanne Green’s values, developed over the 25 years that they worked together. To honor Hugh’s work now that he is not here and to build on his legacy for the future benefit of New Zealand and New Zealanders. Adding value with new ways, new ideas and new directions.
* Figures below show total donations by purpose since Hugo was established in 2017 to 31st March 2026.
Health & Disabilities
$6,217,003
Medical Research
$5,778,988
Community Welfare
$3,164,740
Poverty
$3,151,267
Catholic Charities
$2,356,737
Education
$2,140,985
Environment
$684,250
Donation Stories 2025-26
Every year we include a selection of donation stories in our Annual Report. Some of these are also featured below, representing each of the charitable purposes which Hugo donates to…
Twizel Heritage Group
The Hugo Trust has assisted the Twizel Heritage Group with a donation of $50,000 to renovate a D9G bulldozer for display at Twizel and add to a growing collection of machinery and equipment to create the largest outdoor display in New Zealand.
Marist Primary School, Mt Albert, Auckland
Our current adventure playground has served us well over the years, but it now requires frequent repairs and part replacements to keep it safe for our tamariki. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled…
St George’s Cancer Care Centre, Christchurch
At St George’s Cancer Care Centre we provide exceptional cancer care for patients from across New Zealand through excellence in both clinical practice and patient experience. We are committed to enhancing…
A message from our chair
Hugh Green finished his school days at the grand age of twelve years old when he left school to seek his fortune. He initially worked as a cattle drover in Donegal before heading to Scotland, where work was plentiful with the Scotland Hydroelectric Board on their “Power from the Glens” project after World War II…
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 2025-2026
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.