The Madoc Benfell Memorial Trust is a registered charity providing life-changing outdoor opportunities for young people to build their confidence, grow their resilience & help them discover how wildly capable they are.
Honouring Madoc’s love of the great outdoors
The Madoc Benfell Memorial Trust was born from loss and grief. Our beloved son, Madoc, passed away on 26th March 2021 - aged 13 years.
No other human on earth will ever replicate his humour, warmth, kindness, humble nature & his enthusiasm for a good adventure.
Nestled amongst nature, adventuring in the great outdoors, was Madoc’s happy place. He simply came alive when he was moving. No hesitation & certainly no fear. His enthusiasm so infectious, it would never take long for family & friends to join in his joy.
From our deep sadness, let us infuse hope in the young people across Wellington.
What we do
We provide life-changing outdoor experiences to young people across Wellington.
We do this by connecting with schools across the greater Wellington region & provide opportunities for young people to attend outdoor experiences across New Zealand. These experiences include, but are not limited to, school camps, Outward Bound, The Spirit of Adventure & Hillary Outdoor Education Centre Tongariro.
Our hope is that this Trust will be a physical reminder to make life spectacular for our young people. To let the lessons of nature & outdoor experiences build their confidence, grow their resilience & help them discover how wildly capable they are. And to support them to keep going, against all odds.
Let our young people discover how wildly capable they are
Our Wildly Capable snap-band leather bracelets are a simple, yet powerful, daily reminder to adventure alongside you, your best friend, your loved ones & your students - always.
Get involved
As a registered charity we rely solely on the generous support of our community & supporters.
From spreading the good word to making a regular donation, there are many ways you can support the young people of Wellington to build their confidence, grow their resilience & discover how wildly capable they are.
Help our young people discover how wildly capable they are
As a registered charity, you can claim a tax rebate on your donation.
