Foundation for the Historic Houses Trust of N.S.W

Through tax deductible giving, the Historic Houses Trust Foundation encourages private and corporate entities to help the Historic Houses Trust foster and share Australia's unique cultural history through education projects, endangered houses fund, special acquisitions, development and conservation. The Foundation is a Public Company (Historic Houses Trust Foundation Ltd) that administrates a Public Ancillary Fund with Deductible Gift Recipient status (Item 2) and Charitable Tax Concessions (GST and Income Tax Exempt).

Address

The Mint 10 Macquarie St
Sydney 2000
New South Wales

Website: http://www.hht.net.au/support_us

Contact

Name: General Manager James Beck

Phone: 02 8239 2255

Fax: 02 8239 2455

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Beneficiary Group

The Historic Houses Trust is a statutory authority within the Department of Premier and Cabinet of the NSW Government. It is one of the largest state museums in Australia and is entrusted with the care of key historic buildings and sites in New South Wales.

HHT was established in 1980 to conserve and administrate Vaucluse House and Elizabeth Bay House. It has now grown to manage 14 diverse sites and properties including magnificent houses, fine public buildings, a farm, gardens, parklands, a beach and urban spaces including World Heritage Listed sites. The HHT holds extensive collections in each of its properties and conducts a dynamic range of programs and activities attracting over two million visitors each year, including 60,000 children.  

The HHT is governed by a Board of Trustees. Trustee appointments are made by the New South Wales Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister for Heritage.

For more information on the HHT www.hht.net.au    

 

Projects in Progress

Connected Classrooms: $30,000 for new content development support for the Connected Classrooms education program

Museum of Sydney master plan: $40,000 to commission of a comprehensive master plan for the future strategic direction of the Museum of Sydney

Throsby Park collection conservation: $50,000 for emergency conservation of house collection items at Throsby Park, Moss Vale
Caroline Simpson Library and Research Centre (CSLRC) acquisition support: $50,000 for acquisition support for rare antique books, pattern books, journals, trade catalogue and ephemera for the Caroline Simpson Library and Research Centre
Special Acquisition Aupport: $35,000 for acquisition support for the Paul Kafka Archive of mid 20th century modernist furniture design for the Caroline Simpson Library and Research Centre 

Board Members

Foundation Board of Directors

Alastair Baxter
International Rugby Player & Graduate Architect, Cox Richardson Architects

Kate Clark
Director, Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales

David O’Donnell
Solicitor, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques

John Gordon
Chartered Accountant and Director
Chairman, Boyce Chartered Accountants

Edwina Macarthur-Stanham
Coordinator, Camden Park House

Michael Reid
Director, Michael Reid Gallery

Michael Rose
Chief Executive Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson

Edward Simpson
Company Director

Curtis Smith
Executive Director, Goldman Sachs JBWere

Judith Whelan
Saturday Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald

Foundation Emeritus Council

Beat Knoblauch
Company Director, Beat Knoblauch & Associates

Clive Lucas OBE
Heritage Architect & Director, Clive Lucas Stapleton & Partners

Prof Howard Tanner
Architect and Director, Tanner Architects

Jill Wran
Company Director
 

Tax Deductible

No

Wills and Bequests

A special way of supporting the HHT and its vital work of preserving and sharing our built and cultural heritage is to leave a gift in your will, also known as a bequest or legacy. Through such a gift, donors will know the values and ideals they share with the HHT will live on – helping us create a future for our past.

All legacies, whether big or small make such a crucial contribution. They allow us to carry out conservation work at our properties, work on special projects and fund new acquisitions. No legacy income is spent on overheads or general administration - it is used right at the heart of our work.

If you are considering leaving a gift to the HHT please find below some further information below about where to direct your gift, types of gifts, making or changing a will & some suggested wording to take to your solicitor. Our HHT Foundation staff are always happy to help you with any queries you may have and we encourage you to discuss your ideas with your solicitor.

James Beck
General Manager
Foundation for the Historic Houses Trust
10 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
E foundation@hht.net.au
T 02 8239 2255
F 02 8239 2455 

General Donations

Our Governors are the lifeblood of the Foundation. Their generous and sustained support allows the HHT to take on projects that simply wouldn’t otherwise be feasible. As we receive no direct funding for acquisitions in particular, HHT Governors are vitally important if we are to grow our collections and continue our extensive exhibition, acquisition and education programs.

Supported projects

With the support of the Foundation Governors, the HHT has:

  • acquired rare and special furniture, artworks and artefacts that were once part of HHT properties
  • saved and preserved ‘at risk’ pieces in HHT collections
  • developed and enhanced the unique collection of the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection
  • published award-winning books on Australian decorative arts, artists and social history
  • undertaken extensive conservation works at HHT properties.

See the full list of projects supported by the Governors Program.

How our Governors are acknowledged

Foundation Governors are acknowledged in perpetuity on the acknowledgment board at The Mint and for a period of five years on our website and in certain printed material. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.

See the full list of current Governors on our Current Supporters page.

Levels of Governorship

There are five levels of Governorship to choose from:

  • Phillip Governor ($10,000 or $2,000 per annum for five years)
  • Hunter Governor ($25,000 or $5,000 per annum for five years)
  • King Governor ($50,000 or $10,000 per annum for five years)
  • Bligh Governor ($75,000 or $15,000 per annum for five years)
  • Macquarie Governor ($100,000 or $20,000 per annum for five years
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Benefits of becoming a Governor

As a Foundation Governor you will be:

  • recognised in perpetuity on the Acknowledgment board at The Mint
  • acknowledged for a period of five years on our website and in certain printed material
  • invited to special Foundation events including:
  • - exclusive curator-led tours of HHT exhibitions
    - evenings exploring the HHT's Collection in the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection
    - and the annual Governors' Dinner at Government House  

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