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National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2012-2013 National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2012-2013 The Annual Report is an account of the financial and non-financial performance of the National Trust of Queensland. The National Trust of Queensland welcomes feedback on this report and suggestions for improvement. The National Trust of Queensland is committed to providing accessible services to Queenslanders from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have difficulty in understanding the Annual Report, you can contact us on (07) 3223 6666 and we will arrange for an interpreter to effectively communicate the report to you. © National Trust of Queensland 2013 Images Front Cover: Tim Nemeth Photography Page 6: Dingo and Owl, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Page 15: ‘May Bell Ferry’, Dr Melanie Piddocke Page 16: James Cook Museum, Sharon Kleinschmidt Other images: Tim Nemeth Photography “What we care for today, we will appreciate tomorrow” National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2012-2013 23 September 2013 The Honourable Andrew Powell MP Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection 400 George Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2012-2013 for the National Trust of Queensland. I confirm that this Annual Report substantially complies with the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009. I also confirm that this Annual Report substantially complies with the detailed requirements set out in the Annual Report Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies. The National Trust has made a considerable effort to comply with these requirements within its available resources and continues to move towards having a fully compliant Annual Report. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements, including the areas of non-compliance, can be found in this Annual Report. Yours sincerely Stephen Sheaffe, President National Trust of Queensland National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2012-2013 CONTENTS Page The National Trust of Queensland 1 National Trust Properties in Queensland 2 Report from the President 3 Report from the Treasurer 4 Strategic Directions 5 Highlights and Achievements 6-8 Contribution to Government Objectives 9-10 Organisational Structure 11-13 Sponsors, Partners and Major Donors 14 Heritage Conservation Appeals 14 Grants Received 15 Visitation Figures 16 Heritage Awards Winners 2011 17 Annual Reporting Requirements Checklist 18-20 Glossary, Abbreviations, Acronyms 20 “What we care for today, Financial Report—National Trust of Queensland 21-47 we will appreciate Financial Report—National Trust of Queensland 48-87 tomorrow” Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary National Trust of Queensland Page 1 Annual Report 2012-2013 The National Trust of Queensland The National Trust of Queensland (NTQ) is a membership Scattered through our properties, NTQ has a vast -based community organisation whose purpose is to collection of social history artefacts telling the stories of promote the care and appreciation of Queensland’s Queensland’s past. At our Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary diverse heritage through programs of education, (CWS), we also have 950 native animals from 200 species conservation and advocacy. and our Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital treats over 7,500 sick and injured native animals per year without Since its establishment under the provisions of the charge to the community. National Trust of Queensland Act 1963, NTQ has developed a proud record of rescuing, conserving and NTQ plays an important role in the promotion of presenting heritage properties for the community for Queensland’s heritage through activities such as the fifty years. Although NTQ is an independent organisation, annual NTQ Heritage Awards program held in partnership it is part of a strong national and international network of with the Queensland Heritage Council, the annual Heritage National Trusts which began in the UK in the 1890s as Festival, a variety of publications and our various advocacy ‘The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or campaigns. Many of NTQ’s properties also run educational Natural Beauty’. programs for schools and other groups. NTQ’s strength lies in its members numbering over 6,000 NTQ also helps other owners of heritage buildings by (out of some 60,000 members nation-wide) and in its conducting tax-deductible heritage conservation appeals, active volunteer workforce of over 500 people. Our which raise over $4.7M per annum. NTQ currently volunteers undertake many valuable roles such as acting maintains about 35 appeals, of which the largest is the as guides at our properties, undertaking historical Brisbane ‘Save City Hall’ Appeal. research, caring for wildlife, maintaining our properties and advocating locally for better heritage outcomes. As a statutory body, NTQ makes a very valuable contribution to the delivery of the State Government’s NTQ currently has a portfolio of 14 properties, valued at Queensland Heritage Strategy: a ten year plan. over $45M, spread across Queensland from the James Cook Museum, Cooktown, in the north to the Currumbin As a long-standing and well-respected community Wildlife Sanctuary in the south. NTQ owns 11 of these organisation, NTQ makes a very significant and cost- properties and leases the Townsville Heritage Centre, effective contribution to the conservation of Queensland’s Grandchester Railway Station and part of the 1860s heritage. former Immigration Depot in William Street, Brisbane, which is owned by the State Government. In 2012/2013, What we care for today, we will appreciate tomorrow. our properties received over 420,000 visitors. Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Drayton, Toowoomba. Page 2 National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2012-2013 National Trust of Queensland Properties National Trust House Lyall’s Store 95 William Street 90 Mosman Street Brisbane Charters Towers (Leased in part from the State of Queensland) T: (07) 3223 6666 Tent House Fourth Avenue Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Mt Isa 28 Tomewin Street (In March 2013 the Tent house was shifted to the Mt Currumbin, Gold Coast Isa Underground Hospital site and is no longer T: (07) 5534 1266 owned by the National Trust). James Cook Museum Brennan and Geraghty’s Store and Residences Cnr Helen and Furneaux Streets 64 Lennox Street Cooktown Maryborough T: (07) 4069 5386 T: (07) 4121 2250 Hou Wang Temple at Atherton Chinatown Grandchester Railway Station 86 Herberton Road Rosewood - Laidley Road Atherton Grandchester T: (07) 4091 6945 T: (07) 3201 7438 (leased from Queensland Rail) Townsville Heritage Centre 5 Castling Street Royal Bulls Head Inn Townsville 37 Drayton Street (on land leased from Townsville City Council as Drayton, Toowoomba trustee) T: (07) 4637 2278 T: (07) 4771 5873 Wolston House Stock Exchange Arcade 223 Grindle Road 76 Mosman Street Wacol, Brisbane Charters Towers Moon’s Reserve Zara Clark Museum 46 Nioka Street 36 Mosman Street Brookfield, Brisbane Charters Towers National Trust of Queensland Page 3 Annual Report 2012-2013 Report from the President I continue to feel privileged to be serving as the President of Toowoomba, and at Wolston House, Wacol, which is very the National Trust of Queensland (NTQ) and to chair the encouraging. I would also like to thank the volunteers, staff and National Trust Council, as we celebrate the Trust’s 50th lessees at our NTQ properties who do a wonderful job anniversary. presenting these properties to the public. The role continues to be very busy and demanding, as I The 2013 National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards, continue as a member of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary presented in partnership with QUT and the Queensland Board, a member of the Wildlife Hospital Foundation Board Heritage Council, and the NTQ Heritage Festival are annual and now Chairman of the Australian Council of National events which are the flagships of the Trust’s promotion of Trusts. heritage across the State. The Heritage Awards presentation is arguably our most successful State-wide activity which continues Again, 2012/13 was a successful year for NTQ, although with to grow strongly. The Trust is also expanding our Heritage many challenges. NTQ celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Festival program as part of a national approach to the Festival. Gala Dinner at the newly-reopened Brisbane City Hall on 24 April 2013 with 200 guests. We were entertained by inspiring Membership is the core strength of the Trust. Sadly, our speeches from Her Excellency the Governor, The Minister membership numbers have declined since last year but Andrew Powell MP, and the Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and increasing them will be a focus for the coming year. Our raised $20,000 for the Trust’s activities. popular NTQ Green Guardian memberships include free entry to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. I am particularly pleased that our engagement with volunteers and the community continues to improve, and the need and The Trust has an important role to play in heritage advocacy. appreciation of the service provided by our new Currumbin The Trust is particularly keen to expand its work with local Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital also continues to grow in the governments to promote the care and appreciation of local community. heritage. Also an emerging issue is the State Government’s plans for redeveloping Brisbane’s Government Precinct and the I would very much like to thank everyone involved in our Trust is already working hard to play a strong role in this achievements this year: our sponsors, the NTQ Council, the process. staff and in particular the many dedicated volunteers. As a community organisation, the Trust relies heavily on volunteers, I would also like to thank my fellow Trust Councillors for their numbering over 500, and we salute them all for their generous valuable contributions and their commitment to the tasks ahead. and valuable contributions. I sincerely thank outgoing Councillors Graeme Adsett, Chris Dawson and Craig Sydney for their efforts. I would also like to I particularly want to recognise the support of our sponsors welcome new Councillors Christine King and James Sedman.