Mission Statement “To identify, preserve and promote our heritage”

Structure and Current Council Office Bearers
Call for Council Nominations
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Annual Report
Rules of the National Trust of Queensland
Policy - NTQ Collections Acquisition and Deaccession
Policy and Procedures - Objects, Artefacts and Personal Property

National Trust of Queensland office in William Street, Brisbane.

The National Trust of Queensland is a community organisation which works to identify and conserve Queensland's heritage. The Trust has been operating since 1963.

The Trust was managed by volunteers for the first 10 years, but increasing pressure of activity led to the appointment
of the first permanent staff member in 1974. In the same year the Trust moved from rented premises to Old Government House, 2 George Street, Brisbane.

In October 2002, The Trust relocated to its current headquarters in National Trust House, 95 William Street Brisbane. This 1865 – 66 building was originally built as an Immigration Depot and later in 1890 became the offices for the Queensland Department of Agriculture.

• The National Trust's major activities include:
  
  Operating and maintaining several Queensland heritage properties and collections.
  
  Identifying, researching and assessing places of heritage significance
  
  Advocacy on the protection of heritage places
  
  Operating 20 tax-deductible heritage conservation appeals, mostly for churches
  
  Operating a number of heritage awareness activities including Heritage Week, Queensland Heritage Awards and in the past Queensland Heritage Icons.
  
  

There are a number of branches and other working groups operating in many locations throughout Queensland. The governing body of the organisation is elected by members.

Whilst the National Trust owns considerable assets, the cost of operating its properties and undertaking other core business is enormous. It relies heavily on membership, both as income and as voluntary support, and on sponsorship. Queensland Government funding is $50,000 per annum.

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NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT

A copy of the Trust's most recent Annual Report is available on this web site.

DOWNLOAD 2009 ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIALS (1.5mb)

NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND POLICY

Collections Acquisition and Deaccession Policy adopted 2006.
Click here (256kb)

Objects, Artefacts and Personal Property Policy and Procedures
Click here (256kb)

Most of our properties have collections of items that make a valuable contribution to the educational experience. Some of those items are purchased but many are donated.

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STRUCTURE

The National Trust of Queensland is governed by a Council comprising both elected and appointed members which is responsible for all aspects of the Trust's activities.
The Council determines the policies of the Trust and governs the Trust's activities through a small number of head office and regional staff, headed by the executive officer of the National Trust of Queensland and through a network of volunteers. The Trust operates under the provisions of the National Trust of Queensland Act 1963.

The Trust also owns or operates properties in several areas of Queensland. Some are open to the public. Some properties are managed by custodians. All those responsible for properties, report through various reporting chains to the executive officer and are ultimately responsible to the Council. The one exception is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, which operates under its own Act, the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary Act 1976. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has its own management staff headed by a chief executive officer who reports to the newly appointed Board on matters relating to policy and property management.

Rules adopted at the 2009 Annual General Meeting. Click here (241kb)

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Full details regarding the call for nominations for the 2010 National Trust of Queensland Council will be posted here in August 2010.

2010 NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Full details for the 2010 Annual General Meeting will be posted here in August 2010.