West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society Incorporated — Education Charity in Greymouth
West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Greymouth, Greymouth. Annual revenue: $1.5M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: The objects of the Society shall be: (A) to establish, develop and from time to time extend at Rutherglen on the West Coast an historical and mechanical repository of items comprising real, personal and mechanical property typifying the early history of the West Coast by display in a museum or in a replica of an historical gold mining town and particularly in the existing development now named and known as 'Shantytown'. (B) to provide such forms of service and attractions for education and entertainment for visitors, tourists and the public generally as the Executive Council shall from time to time decide upon. (C) to promote tourism or public interest and support by any means whatsoever in the development of the activities of the Society. (D) to accept as members of the society, persons interested in the objects thereof and who are eligible and acceptable as members on the terms herinafter provided. (E) to enter into all such contracts or concessions with any person, company, corporat
- Registration Number
- CC38767
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Greymouth, Greymouth
- Website
- http://www.shantytown.co.nz
- andrea@shantytown.co.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $1.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $1.7M NZD
- Total Assets
- $2.5M NZD
- Net Assets
- $1.5M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 17
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $1.7M | $1.5M |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $1.8M | $2.0M |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $1.6M | $2.4M |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $2.6M |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $1.6M | $2.4M |
| 2019 | $2.1M | $1.8M | $2.5M |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $1.7M | $2.2M |
| 2017 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $2.2M |
| 2016 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $2.1M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (6)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Roberts | Trustee | 2024-09-25 |
| Mark Pizey | Trustee | 2024-09-25 |
| Christian Stoop | Trustee | 2022-09-29 |
| Vinay Chandra | Trustee | 2013-05-22 |
| Dave Mcmillan | Chair | 2006-09-01 |
| Anne Chapman | Trustee | 1989-05-16 |
Former Officers (10)
- Ray Thomas — Trustee (departed 2025-02-19)
- Michael Pugh — Trustee (departed 2011-11-08)
- Matt Ewen — Trustee (departed 2010-02-09)
- Peter O'Sullivan — Trustee (departed 2019-09-25)
- Sue Merriman — Trustee (departed 2010-09-21)
- Debbie Collings — Trustee (departed 2022-07-31)
- Wayne Moen — Trustee (departed 2009-09-22)
- Peter Robertson — Trustee (departed 2009-09-22)
- Matthew Lysaght — Vice President (departed 2011-11-08)
- Peter Reedy — Chair (departed 2009-09-22)
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West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society Incorporated
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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The objects of the Society shall be: (A) to establish, develop and from time to time extend at Rutherglen on the West Coast an historical and mechanical repository of items comprising real, personal and mechanical property typifying the early history of the West Coast by display in a museum or in a replica of an historical gold mining town and particularly in the existing development now named and known as 'Shantytown'. (B) to provide such forms of service and attractions for education and entertainment for visitors, tourists and the public generally as the Executive Council shall from time to time decide upon. (C) to promote tourism or public interest and support by any means whatsoever in the development of the activities of the Society. (D) to accept as members of the society, persons interested in the objects thereof and who are eligible and acceptable as members on the terms herinafter provided. (E) to enter into all such contracts or concessions with any person, company, corporat
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