Supporting the Establishment of the Platform One Foundation Charitable Trust
Platform One is currently in an establishment and transition phase.
During this period, a small Transitional Stewardship Support Group is assisting with the careful setup of the Platform One Foundation Charitable Trust and the early formation of Community Project Circles.
This group does not constitute a Board of Trustees and does not hold trustee authority.
Their role is to support the establishment process by:
- providing continuity during the transition phase
- safeguarding values and kaupapa alignment
- supporting the documentation and setup of governance structures
- assisting with early-stage Community Project Circle formation
- preparing for the formal appointment of an independent Board of Trustees
This phased approach ensures Platform One develops in a careful, community-first, and non-rushed way.
Trustee Appointments Underway
Platform One will appoint a full Board of Trustees in accordance with New Zealand charitable trust law and the Trust Deed.
This process is underway and includes consideration of:
- kaupapa and values alignment
- legal and fiduciary capability
- independent stewardship expertise (e.g. Chair, Finance, Legal)
- community representation
- diversity and lived experience
- non-extractive and non-political selection principles
Until trustee appointments are formally completed, no individual holds trustee authority other than those formally appointed under law.
Formal trustee profiles will be published once appointments are confirmed.
Transitional Stewardship Support Group
The Transitional Stewardship Support Group currently assists with:
- values and ethical alignment
- kaupapa protection during establishment
- continuity of governance design work
- support for Community Project Circle setup (process, not direction)
- establishing clear decision pathways without centralised control
This group exists only for the establishment phase.
Members may or may not become trustees and hold no automatic pathway to appointment.
Operational Contributors
Operational contributors support Platform One during the establishment phase by providing:
- governance and values advisory input
- technical or domain expertise
- community engagement support
- documentation and framework development
- Sub-Circle functions (e.g. Data & Ethics, Privacy & AI, Engagement)
Operational contributors do not hold governance authority and do not make trustee decisions.
Community Expressions of Interest
Platform One welcomes expressions of interest from values-aligned community members who may wish to contribute to future stewardship, advisory, or governance pathways.
Expressions of interest:
- are not applications for trustee roles, and
- do not confer governance authority.
They help inform future capability needs as Platform One evolves.
Why This Approach Matters
Platform One is intentionally forming its governance structure carefully and methodically.
Rushing trustee appointments risks:
- misalignment
- extractive influence
- loss of community trust
- weakened kaupapa integrity
- long-term instability
The transitional approach ensures continuity and protection while trustee appointments are completed in alignment with Platform One’s values, purpose, and long-term stewardship responsibilities.