The Colonel Noel Percy Adams Trust (Melrose) Society was established in 1974 when the house and grounds were gifted to the Nelson City Council by Colonel Noel Percy Adams.
The trust is a registered charitable, not for profit incorporated society comprised solely of volunteers who oversee the governance of the house. The grounds are maintained by Nelmac.
The vision for Melrose House:
That cultural heritage is preserved and enhanced, contributing to a rich and prosperous future for the Nelson Tasman community and its visitors.
Mission Objectives:
To ensure the use, preservation, and enhancement of historically significant Melrose House as a noteworthy part of Nelson Tasman community and its visitors’ past and future.
That between 2011 – 2018, commitment is to financial security and capital development of Melrose House so that it may in the long term become a valuable and viable generator of funds to invest in the preservation of wider heritage projects in the Nelson Tasman region.
The 2011 / 2012 Committee Members are:
Beverly Mockett
Barry Korcheski
Rod Malcolm
Graeme Thomas
Ruth Bayley
Sylvia Wesney
Julie Thompson
The next AGM will be held on 16th April 2012 and anyone interested is warmly invited to attend.
Resident Manager Simone Henbrey oversees the day to day management of the house and the ongoing projects and as you can imagine, maintaining such a large and unique building is no small task!
Current Projects
Our focus for 2012 is the refurbishment of the stairwell and ground floor toilets, for which we are currently seeking funds.
Recent enhancements include the installation of a fire sprinkler system, ceiling and under floor insulation, radiator central heating system, replica period door hardware and period style drapes.
In addition there are general repairs and maintenance plus on-going work to replace the original fixtures and fittings which were stripped from the house and sold at auction in the
early 1970's.
All improvements and
refurbishments must be funded by donations.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT MELROSE HOUSE?
Examples of practical assistance include: handyman repairs, painting, polishing furniture,
arranging flowers, home baking, helping host public events, and sponsorship of professional services and committee membership.
The Society gratefully appreciates any support or funding you are able to contribute.
Please contact Simone on 548 7269 or E-MAIL US
LEAVE A LEGACY
FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Nelson Bays Community Foundation will receive and hold your bequest or endowment on behalf of the Colonel Noel Percy Adams Trust (Melrose Society) to ensure Melrose House remains protected and maintained in perpetuity.
We invite you to be a part of the legacy of generosity in which the house was originally gifted to the people of Nelson.
The mission of the Foundation is to prudently invest funds raised from donations, grants and legacies, leave the capital intact and distribute the earnings to organisations in the Nelson Bays area according to the donor's wishes.
By working together we can all help preserve Melrose Historic House for future generations.
Thank you for your support!
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