CSO Foundation
The CSO has been making a vital contribution to the cultural fabric of the Canterbury region for over 60 years.
Through its wide range of concerts and community engagement programmes, it adds vibrancy and energy to our city, enriching our communities. Without it, we lose a large part of this city's cultural soul.
The CSO Foundation Trust is dedicated to ensuring that this never happens.
Our purpose is to raise funds to contribute towards achieving a sustainable future for the orchestra. Together with the Foundation's support, the CSO can continue to flourish, achieving the goal of Music for Everyone.
For further information please contact:
Chair of the CSO Foundation
Chris Milne
Email: csofoundation@cso.co.nz
CSO Foundation Trustees
Chris Milne - Chair
Jenny May ONZM
Deb Fahey
Bruce Irvine
Glen Ryan
Catherine McMillan
Dame Adrienne Stewart DNZM, QSM, LittD (Hon) - Principal Emeritus
The Foundation is independent of the CSO Trust which governs the CSO but works in close harmony with the board to support the orchestra.
The CSO Foundation Trust is registered with the Charities Commission and gifts to the Foundation may be tax deductible in accordance with taxation legislation.
Gifts to the Foundation of any size will make a difference to securing the future of music in Christchurch and the South Island. Please consider making the CSO Foundation Trust a beneficiary of your estate and leave a musical legacy for the orchestra.
Major Projects
Through planned giving, you can help us build a solid foundation for the future of the CSO and music in Christchurch by making a gift at a date of your choosing or by leaving one in your will.