National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2010-2011 National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2010-2011 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. We encourage you to complete and return the feedback form located on our website www.nationaltrustqld.org 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 an interpreter to effectively communicate the report to you. ISSN 1838-4218 © National Trust of Queensland 2011 Images Front Cover, Page 2 Stock Exchange Building, Page 7 —Gordon Grimwade Page1, 8,11, 15 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 18 — Tim Nemeth Photography “What we care for today, we will appreciate tomorrow” NationalNational Trust Trust of of Queensland Queensland AnnualAnnual Report Report 2010-2011 2010-2011 16 September 2011 The Honourable Vicky Darling MP Minister for Environment 400 George Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2010-2011 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 is moving towards having a fully compliant Annual Report by 2011-2012. 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 2010-2011 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 6-9 Contribution to Government Objectives 10-11 Organisational Structure 12-14 Sponsors, Partners and Major Donors 15 Heritage Conservation Appeals 16 Grants Received 17 Visitation Figures 18 Heritage Awards Winners 2010 19 Annual Reporting Requirements Checklist 20-22 Glossary and Abbreviations “What we care 22 for today, we will Financial Report—National Trust of Queensland 23-49 appreciate Financial Report—National Trust of Queensland 50-81 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary tomorrow” National Trust of Queensland Page 1 Annual Report 2010-2011 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 5,000 sick and injured native animals per year without In the 47 years since its establishment under the charge to the community. provisions of the National Trust of Queensland Act 1963, NTQ has developed a proud record of rescuing, NTQ plays an important role in the promotion of conserving and presenting heritage properties for the Queensland’s heritage through activities such as the community. Although NTQ is an independent annual NTQ Bendigo Bank Heritage Awards program held organisation, it is part of a strong national and in partnership with the Queensland Heritage Council, the international network of National Trusts which began in annual Heritage Festival, a variety of publications and our the UK in the 1890s as ‘The National Trust for Places of various advocacy campaigns. Many of NTQ’s properties Historic Interest or Natural Beauty’. also run educational programs for schools and other groups. NTQ’s strength lies in its almost 7,000 members (out of some 80,000 members nation‐wide) and in its active NTQ also helps other owners of heritage buildings by volunteer workforce of over 300 people. Our volunteers conducting tax‐deductible heritage conservation appeals, undertake many valuable roles such as acting as guides at which raise over $2.5M per annum. NTQ currently our properties, undertaking historical research, caring for maintains about 30 appeals, of which the largest is the wildlife, maintaining our properties and advocating Brisbane ‘Save City Hall’ Appeal. locally for better heritage outcomes. As a statutory body, NTQ makes a very valuable NTQ currently has a portfolio of 12 properties, valued at contribution to the delivery of the State Government’s over $48M, spread across Queensland from the James Queensland Heritage Strategy: a ten year plan, and also to Cook Museum, Cooktown, in the north to the Currumbin the delivery of the State Government’s community Wildlife Sanctuary in the south. NTQ owns 11 of these objectives in the Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland properties and leases the Townsville Heritage Centre. In through its contributions to a green and fair Queensland. addition, NTQ has its Head Office in the 1860s former Immigration Depot in William Street, Brisbane, which is As a long‐standing and well‐respected community owned by the State Government. In 2010‐2011, our organisation, NTQ makes a very significant and cost‐ properties received over 350,000 visitors. effective contribution to the conservation of Queensland’s heritage. What we care for today, we will appreciate tomorrow. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Page 2 National Trust of Queensland Annual Report 2010-2011 National Trust of Queensland Properties National Trust House Zara Clark Museum 95 William Street 36 Mosman Street Brisbane Charters Towers (Leased in part from the State of Queensland) T: (07) 3223 6666 Lyall’s Store 90 Mosman Street Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Charters Towers 28 Tomewin Street Currumbin, Gold Coast Tent House T: (07) 5534 1266 Fourth Avenue Mt Isa James Cook Museum Cnr Helen and Furneaux Streets Brennan and Geraghty’s Store and Residences Cooktown 64 Lennox Street T: (07) 4069 5386 Maryborough T: (07) 4121 2250 Hou Wang Temple at Atherton Chinatown 86 Herberton Road Royal Bulls Head Inn Atherton 37 Drayton Street T: (07) 4091 6945 Drayton, Toowoomba T: (07) 4637 2278 Townsville Heritage Centre 5 Castling Street Wolston House Townsville 223 Grindle Road (on land leased from Townsville City Council as Wacol, Brisbane trustee) T: (07) 4771 5873 Moon’s Reserve 46 Nioka Street Stock Exchange Arcade Brookfield, Brisbane 76 Mosman Street Charters Towers James Cook Museum, Cooktown Stock Exchange Building, Charters Towers National Trust of Queensland Page 3 Annual Report 2010-2011 Report from the President I feel privileged to be serving as the President of the National the Royal Bulls Head Inn who do a wonderful job keeping these Trust of Queensland (NTQ) and to chair the National Trust museums open to the public. Council, a position I have held since January 2010. The role is a very busy and demanding one as I am also a member of the The NTQ Bendigo Bank Heritage Awards, presented in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Board, a member of the partnership with the Queensland Heritage Council, and the NTQ Wildlife Hospital Foundation Board and vice-President of the Heritage Festival are annual events which are the flagships of Australian Council of National Trusts. the Trust’s promotion of heritage across the State. The Heritage Awards presentation is arguably our most successful State-wide In many respects, 2010/11 has been a successful year for activity which continues to grow strongly. The Trust is also NTQ, although with many challenges. I am particularly working to expand the Heritage Festival to align with the new pleased that our engagement with volunteers and the Australian Heritage Week. community continues to improve and the need and appreciation of the service provided by our new Currumbin Membership is the core strength of the Trust. Our membership Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital also continues to grow in the numbers are again starting to climb, in particular the NTQ community. Green Guardian memberships, which include free entry to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. I would very much like to thank everyone involved in our achievements this year: our sponsors, the NTQ Council, the The Trust has an important role to play in heritage advocacy. staff and in particular the many dedicated volunteers. As a The most pressing issue is the extraordinary growth Queensland community organisation, the Trust relies heavily on its 300 is currently experiencing and the impact that is having on our volunteers and we salute them all for their generous and heritage and character areas. The Trust is particularly keen to valuable contributions. expand its work with local governments to promote the care and appreciation of local heritage. I particularly want to recognise the support of our sponsors and partners, without which the Trust could not achieve what it I would also like to thank my fellow Trust Councillors for their does. A special thank-you goes to our Trust sponsors and valuable contributions and their commitment to the tasks ahead. partners: Bendigo Bank, Treasury Casino and Hotel, and the I sincerely thank outgoing Councillors Aussie Hogan, Janet Queensland Heritage Council as well as the many sponsors Hogan and Malcolm Elliott for their efforts. Aussie and Janet and partners that support the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. have been involved in the National Trust for over 40 years, an amazing achievement. I would also like to welcome new It is also important to recognise the valuable financial Councillors Cher Bartlett, Arthur Frame and Ray Holyoak.