Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust — Environment Charity in Kimbolton
Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust is a Charitable Trust charity in the Environment sector, based in Kimbolton, Kimbolton. CharityData rates this charity B- (71.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: (a) To maintain, promote, improve and perpetuate the use of that land held at Kimbolton known as Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden through ownership of the property and management of an endowment fund; (b) To maintain Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden open to the public throughout the year; (c) To appreciate and support the initial efforts and donation of plants that were made in trust to the Park, donors realising that their private gardens did not have the permanence of a purposefully designed national rhododendron garden. (d) To engage in activities based on Heritage Park that encourage interest in and development, of the genus rhododendron, scientific research into its breeding and culture, and the promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of the genus; (e) To beautify Heritage Park and to conserve and provide a sanctuary for native and exotic flora, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants in addition to the genus rhododendron; (f) To engage in activities that will encourage Heritage Park to be a common meeting ground for rhododendron enthusiasts and the public; (g) To undertake activities that encourages public interest in the genus rhododendron and disseminates a better knowledge of horticulture; (h) To generate income sufficient to ensure the development and maintenance in perpetuity of Heritage Park, and to allow the Trust to undertake other activities to achieve its objects. (i) To maintain the garden in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.
- Registration Number
- CC21196
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-02-17
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (71.5/100)
- Sector
- Environment
- Location
- Kimbolton, Kimbolton
- Website
- http://www.heritagepark.co.nz
- secretary.heritagepark@gmail.com
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, General public, Older people, People with disabilities, Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.8M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.8M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 2.9 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.5M |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 71.5/100
- Financial Score
- 70
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (8)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Vicki Weeks | Trustee | 2025-09-16 |
| Charmaine Francis | Secretary / Treasurer and Trustee | 2025-08-16 |
| Linda Rowan | Trustee | 2024-07-20 |
| Wilton Weeks | Trustee | 2024-07-20 |
| Mark Tisdall | Trustee | 2022-07-02 |
| Muriel Hancock | Chair | 2019-09-22 |
| Charles Foulds | Trustee | 2013-04-01 |
| Alison Short | Trustee | 2011-09-23 |
Former Officers (24)
- Joy Gavin — Trustee (departed 2025-06-14)
- Alistair Miln — Trustee (departed 2026-08-15)
- Beth Buma — Trustee (departed 2025-08-16)
- Neil Manning — Trustee (departed 2024-12-07)
- Anneliese Gordon — Secretary | Treasurer (departed 2025-12-06)
- Douglas Gordon — Trustee (departed 2019-09-22)
- Christine Wilson — Treasurer (departed 2019-09-22)
- John Carswell — Trustee (departed 2018-09-16)
- Albert James — Trustee (departed 2023-03-31)
- John Dermer — Trustee (departed 2021-03-31)
- Suzanne Wagstaff — Trustee, Chairperson Management Committee (departed 2020-03-31)
- Mary Manning — Secretary/treasurer (departed 2018-09-16)
- Jacqueline White — Trustee (departed 2014-03-31)
- John White — Trustee (departed 2014-09-07)
- Michael Wagstaff — Chair (departed 2021-03-31)
- Richard Nanson — Trustee (departed 2014-03-31)
- John Denis Garrett — Trustee (departed 2009-11-30)
- Susan Davies — Trustee (departed 2009-11-30)
- Verdon Chettleburgh — Trustee (departed 2012-03-31)
- Janet Henshall — Trustee (departed 2013-03-31)
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Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$19.0K
$22.5K
$808.0K
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
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(a) To maintain, promote, improve and perpetuate the use of that land held at Kimbolton known as Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden through ownership of the property and management of an endowment fund; (b) To maintain Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden open to the public throughout the year; (c) To appreciate and support the initial efforts and donation of plants that were made in trust to the Park, donors realising that their private gardens did not have the permanence of a purposefully designed national rhododendron garden. (d) To engage in activities based on Heritage Park that encourage interest in and development, of the genus rhododendron, scientific research into its breeding and culture, and the promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of the genus; (e) To beautify Heritage Park and to conserve and provide a sanctuary for native and exotic flora, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants in addition to the genus rhododendron; (f) To engage in activities that will encourage Heritage Park to be a common meeting ground for rhododendron enthusiasts and the public; (g) To undertake activities that encourages public interest in the genus rhododendron and disseminates a better knowledge of horticulture; (h) To generate income sufficient to ensure the development and maintenance in perpetuity of Heritage Park, and to allow the Trust to undertake other activities to achieve its objects. (i) To maintain the garden in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.
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