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=Mathematical Association Trust Board= In 1977 the Auckland Mathematical Association (Inc) set up the Mathematical Association Trust Board for the purpose of providing financial assistance for teachers of mathematics through the various Mathematical Associatons of New Zealand. the trust board comprises of four trustees, three appointed by Auckland mathematical Association (Inc) and one appointed by the Auckland Principal's Association.

Current Trustees:
Marie Fitch, Gil Laurenson, Mark Phillips, Jan Wallace Contact details

Since 1980 a large number of grants have been made. The Trustees make grants to assist in a wide range of activities, for example, mathematics and statistics education research, development of new mathematics and statistics programmes, and development of mathematical and statistical resources.

As well the Trust administers grants on behalf of the EQUALS group. These grants have an equity focus and support the ideals for the EQUALS programme, for example, encouraging young women to continue in mathematics courses throught their schooling, increasing students confidence and competence in doing mathematics, and relating the usefulness of mathematics to futrue career choices.

The Trustees invite application for grants or assistance each year. The Trustees consider applications with an aim to spread the benefits from the trust as widely as possible. In 2012 the Trust has $3500 available for distribution. === Application form for grants from the Trust: Further information about the Mathematical Association Trust Board can be obtained from the Trust Secretary: Mark Phillips ph@macleans.school.nz=== Completed application forms should be emailed or posted to the Trust Secretary.