The Trust's primary goal is to connect and energise communities[6] across New Zealand to participate in predator control activities.

[7] It emphasises the importance of local involvement in conservation efforts,[8] encouraging individuals and community groups to engage in monitoring, trapping, and educating[9] others about the impacts of invasive species on native wildlife.

[10] The Trust operates under the belief that collaborative action among government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs),[11] iwi (Māori tribes), and local communities is essential for achieving a sustainable predator free environment.

These groups participate in various activities including backyard trapping, habitat restoration, and public education campaigns.

The Trust provides resources, training, and guidance to empower communities to take effective action against predators such as rats, stoats, and possums, which pose significant threats to New Zealand's native fauna.