About Us
What is CREST?
Children’s Recreational Enterprise Support Trust (CREST) is a fully independent registered charity established in 1992.
The first aim of CREST is to raise funds to assist disadvantaged children in the Dunedin area. These disadvantages may be ill health, physical or emotional disability or lack of family resources.
The second aim is to provide enjoyable and informative rides for everyone at the Dunedin Botanic Garden, enhancing people’s experience of the Garden.
How CREST raises funds
Funds are raised by running a novelty train in the Dunedin Botanic Garden, independently of the Botanic Garden but with its cooperation. CREST is run completely by volunteers.
How CREST started
Founder Arthur Linnell began raising funds for disadvantaged children by running pony rides in the Botanic Garden. When he could no longer continue, he promoted the idea of a train ride and founded CREST.
Location
Dunedin Botanic Garden, Great King Street, North Dunedin.
