Shear History Trust — Education Charity in Masterton
Shear History Trust is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Masterton, Masterton. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: 1. To record, preserve and make available the authentic history of the New Zealand shearing and wool harvesting industry. 2. To promote scholarship and understanding of the New Zealand shearing and wool harvesting industry and the role it has played in New Zealand society. 3. To record oral histories of past champions of the Golden Shears. 4. To identify and record oral histories of identities within the shearing and wool harvesting industry as determined by the Trustees. 5. To establish and maintain a register of collections, items and archives of historical value to the shearing and wool harvesting industry. 6. To establish a friends association of the Shear History Trust 7. To observe/adhere to the highest museological and ethical standards 8. To established at an appropriate time a museum incorporating Golden Shears Hall of Fame and an education centre in or near Masterton to professionally house and secure all items collected by the Trust. 9. To position and encourage
- Registration Number
- CC21611
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-03-05
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Masterton, Masterton
- Website
- http://www.thewoolshednz.com
- admin@thewoolshednz.com
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Animals, Children / young people, General public, Older people, People with disabilities, Voluntary bodies other than charities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.5M |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.5M |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $-0.0M |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.5M |
| 2018 | $0.2M | $0.1M | $0.5M |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Herrick | Trustee | 2026-08-26 |
| Lynette Teahan | Trustee | 2026-08-26 |
| Warwick Dean | Trustee | 2026-02-04 |
| Graham Saunders | Trustee/vice Chairman | 2025-08-28 |
| Roger Thomas Barton | Trustee/chairman | 2008-03-06 |
| Murray Graham Tomlin | Trustee | 2008-03-06 |
| Ian Stewart | Trustee | 2008-03-06 |
Former Officers (8)
- Ann Lawrence — Trustee/treasurer (departed 2025-11-05)
- Edwin O' Hara — Trustee (departed 2026-08-26)
- Cedric Percy — Trustee (departed 2016-08-24)
- Mavis-Raylene Mullins — Trustee (departed 2009-08-27)
- Roy Darragh Weston — Trustee (departed 2015-08-24)
- Ian Laurie Keats — Patron (departed 2026-08-11)
- Gavin John Tankersley — Trustee/chairperson (departed 2025-08-28)
- Colin McDonald King — Trustee (departed 2009-08-27)
Funding Sources
- Trust House Foundation — $5,000
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Shear History Trust
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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1. To record, preserve and make available the authentic history of the New Zealand shearing and wool harvesting industry. 2. To promote scholarship and understanding of the New Zealand shearing and wool harvesting industry and the role it has played in New Zealand society. 3. To record oral histories of past champions of the Golden Shears. 4. To identify and record oral histories of identities within the shearing and wool harvesting industry as determined by the Trustees. 5. To establish and maintain a register of collections, items and archives of historical value to the shearing and wool harvesting industry. 6. To establish a friends association of the Shear History Trust 7. To observe/adhere to the highest museological and ethical standards 8. To established at an appropriate time a museum incorporating Golden Shears Hall of Fame and an education centre in or near Masterton to professionally house and secure all items collected by the Trust. 9. To position and encourage
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