Be part of Sir Ed's legacy
Join a community of people who care about Nepal's future and want to stay connected to the work that matters.
More than a donation
Membership means staying connected to our work, our community, and the people of Nepal. It's a relationship, not a transaction.
Stay informed
Get quarterly updates from the field. See exactly what's being built, who's benefiting, and how your support contributes to lasting change in the Himalayas.
A like-minded community
Join the members' Facebook group and connect with fellow supporters who care about Nepal's future.
Exclusive perks and early access
Every member gets discounts with our sponsors. Summit Members also get early access to our treks and an annual gift sent from Nepal.
Events throughout NZ
Join member gatherings, attend the Annual General Meeting, and connect with people who share your passion for Nepal.
Choose your level
For the next generation
Youth membership is for anyone under 21. NZ$25 a year for full member access: project updates from Nepal, invites to our events, sponsor discounts, AGM attendance, and the members' Facebook group. Same circle, lower bar.
Membership is not a donation, so it is not tax deductible: members get benefits in return. Donations to the Trust are separate, and you can claim back 33.33%.
Voices from the Trust community
Membership puts you alongside the trekkers, fundraisers and volunteers who keep this work going.
Questions
Everything you need to know about membership
Both levels give you quarterly updates, event invitations, member discounts, and access to the AGM and Facebook group. Summit Members also receive limited-edition merchandise, a printed Annual Progress Report, an annual gift from Nepal, and early access to our treks.
Membership renews automatically each year on the date you joined, using the card you paid with. There is nothing you need to do to stay a member.
Use the Manage your membership link at the top of this page. It opens the Stripe billing portal, where you can update your card, change your tier or cancel. Stripe emails you a one-time code to sign in, so there is no password to remember. If you would rather we handled it, email info@himalayantrust.org.
No. Membership is not a donation, so it is not tax deductible. It returns real value to you: sponsor discounts for every member, plus merchandise, an annual gift from Nepal and early access to our treks for Summit Members. That is what makes it a membership rather than a gift, and it is why it is not treated as a donation. Donations are separate and they are claimable, at 33.33% of whatever you give, so if you would like a tax rebate, a donation alongside your membership is the way to get one. We are a registered New Zealand charity, registration number CC39393, and we will send you a receipt for your membership payment.
Standard and Summit Members are invited to the Annual General Meeting and are welcome to attend, but membership does not include a vote. Voting Membership is a separate status. Current Standard or Summit Members can apply to the Board, and the Board decides by majority. Voting Members elect Board members and vote on constitutional matters at General Meetings. Any member may be nominated to stand for the Board.
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