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The Ulster New Zealand Trust

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £33.9K

  • Spending

    £42.0K

Charity no. 100338 Date registered. 02/07/2014

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from purpose one include the preservation and conservation of an historic heritage site known as Ballance House, birth place of John Ballance, political reformer and Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-93. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from descendants of John Ballance and from historians and visitors

who appreciate the heritage of the area being celebrated and preserved for future generations. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the descendants of John Ballance, the general public, tourists and visitors from Northern Ireland and around the world who come to visit the birthplace of a renowned New Zealand Premier. A private benefit to Trustees may have arisen through gaining experience and knowledge of managing a restoration project. All health and safety regulations are adhered to so that this purpose does not give rise to any harm. The direct benefits which flow from purpose two are the increased education and cultural awareness of the general public in the part played by Ulster men and women in the development of New Zealand during the time of John Ballance’s office. The educational benefit is evidenced through feedback from tourists, visitors, school groups and historical societies who visit Ballance House and learn of the life story and achievements of John Ballance and the enormous contribution he made as a politician in New Zealand. Other Ulster men and women who contributed to the political, social and economic development of New Zealand are also showcased at Ballance House. The enjoyment element is evidenced through comments left in the Visitors Book signed by groups and individuals who enjoy their experience at Ballance House. A private benefit is the Trustees and volunteers also gain knowledge and acquire skills by acting as Tour Guides and catering operatives to the groups and visitors who come to Ballance House.

What your organisation does

The Ulster New Zealand Trust maintains a heritage site for current and future generations to enjoy. Ballance House is based in Glenavy, Crumlin, County Antrim and is the birth place of John Ballance, political reformer and Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-93. The organisation provides enjoyable educational and cultural experiences for the

general public.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • General public
  • Volunteers

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Heritage/historical
  • Volunteer development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2021

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The object for which the Company is established is to take over and carry on the unincorporated trust known as the Ulster New Zealand Trust and thereby advance Public Education by the restoration and use of the building known as Ballance House, birth place of John Ballance political reformer and Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-93 and to maintain the said building as a centre and focal point for the spread of knowledge of the history of the part played by Ulster men and women in the political, social and economic development of New Zealand and in particular of the career of John Ballance and the development of New Zealand during his time.

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name

  • 8 Trustees
  • 1 Employees
  • 41 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • The Ulster New Zealand Trust, 118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, County Antrim., BT29 4NY

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Paul Hewitt
Mr David Twigg
Mr Freddie Hall
Mr Ashley Eves
Mrs Honor Baird
Mrs Mary Madden
Mr Tom Hendry
Brian

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland