CILT
Coromandel Independent Living Trust
CILT - Coromandel Independent Living Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of all people in the Upper Coromandel Peninsula and reducing barriers to participation. We recognise needs in our communities and deliver programmes to address those needs.
Our various programmes include transport assistance to allow people to attend hospital appointments in Thames and Waikato hospitals; social and family services to assist whanau in need; addressing rural isolation, digital connectivity and digital literacy; and programmes to support people with disabilities and other barriers to participation.
We have a family oriented work culture. As a result of the variety of programmes we offer — and the skilled staff managing them — there is a lot of cross pollination and support between programmes. Because of our flexibility we are often able to connect people with other services, both within CILT and the wider community.
Starting in 1994 and currently operating out of 150 Pound Street in Coromandel Town, we employ about 30 staff, and have over 50 local volunteers that support our activities. Our transport and disability programmes have become essential to the lives of many people in Coromandel.
Our Vision
A community where all people are empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Purpose
To work collectively to strengthen our community in response to need.
Our Values
Whakawhanaungatanga - Respectful Relationships
Kaitiakitanga - Our Obligations
Manaakitanga - Care for all people
Projects History and map of current projects
Our Trustees
Vicki
Sephton
Vicki Sephton is the chair of the trust. She is an educator who has lived and worked in the Coromandel area for 35 years. Vicki has been a supervisor at Coromandel Playcentre, a teacher at the local schools, and, for a number of years, the Principal at Te Kura o Manaia. Before her retirement, vicki specialised in literacy education, working in a support and advisory role with schools on the Coromandel. Vicki is committed to working in a collaborative and consultative manner to promote the welfare and wellbeing of all members of this diverse community.
Margaret
Harrison
Margaret Harrison is Ngati Porou ki Harataunga. She was raised, and her home remains, at Harataunga (Kennedy Bay) a local community of Coromandel. The mother of 3 children, both she and her husband Danny are involved with their local kura and marae.
Margaret has been employed by the Thames Coromandel District Council for over 25 years. Her current role is Area Coordinator for the Coromandel-Colville ward.
Margaret has been on the board of CILT for over 20 years and brings not only an intimate knowledge of the diverse communities that CILT serves but also a strategic viewpoint of those communities’ potential.
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David
Paitai
David is an experienced Community Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in government and financial administration.
Kevin
Ngapo-French
Kevin Ngapo-French hails from Coromandel, Kennedy Bay and Manaia, where he was born and raised, and is of Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Pūkenga, and Ngāti Porou heritage.
Kevin has been with the Department of Corrections for 15 years since 2009 and is currently servicing the Coromandel region, and is also currently the Chairman and President of the Coromandel Rugby Football & Sports Club.
He has been a member of Coromandel Independent Living Trust’s board of trustees for over 12 months and brings a strong connection to the community, as well as a dedication to supporting those navigating the corrections space safely and productively reintegrate with in the commuinty.
Anna
Galvin
Anna Galvin was raised in Coromandel Town and has a strong connection to her community.
She spent the first half of her working life in Hospitality as both a Chef and Kitchen Manager, gaining an in-depth knowledge of the tourism industry in Coromandel. After taking time out to start a family when she returned to work she chose to look for employment opportunities that would support the strengthening of her community.
These roles included becoming the Coordinator of the Coromandel Foodbank and Coromandel Budget Advisory Service and later Heartlands Resource Centre coordinator for Coromandel Independent Living Trust (CILT). During her 6 years at CILT she was promoted to various roles eventually becoming the Service Delivery coordinator and Acting Chief Executive.
Anna is currently the Practice Manager for Coromandel Accounting Limited. She is a registered Accounting Technician and is studying with Open Polytechnic New Zealand to gain a Bachelor of Accounting.
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