Trust can pursue charitable purposes
The Trust’s purposes can include charitable activities, and its terms can be changed with High Court approval.
Trust Horizon (Trust Variation) Act 2026 · Starts 12 Sep 2026
What's changing
- The Trust’s purposes now include charitable purposes.
- The Trust’s terms can be changed if the High Court approves the change.
Who's affected
This affects the Trust and people involved in managing or changing its terms.
When
The changes take effect on 12 September 2026.
What you might need to do
- Get High Court approval before changing the Trust’s terms.
Background
The Act’s stated purpose is to broaden the Trust’s purposes to include charitable purposes and allow its terms to be changed with High Court approval.