About the
Foundation
The Duntryleague Mansion Foundation Limited was founded at the suggestion of Orange City Council to create a vehicle to involve the wider community in raising the necessary funds to restore and preserve the heritage buildings and grounds at Duntryleague.
The aim of the Foundation is to have the heritage building and grounds at Duntryleague restored and preserved. It is a big job and will need a great deal of money to complete works such as:
- Painting Inside and Out.
- Repairs and refurbishment of Veranda.
- Carpet to 1st and 2nd floor.
- Repairs and refurbishing of Tower.
- Repairs and refurbishment of cellar.
- Repairs and refurbishment of stables.
- Repairs and refurbishment of Entrance and Gate House.
We will continue to seek the support of Local, State and Federal Governments for grants to do the work and continue our fundraising activities with the support of the general community.
The Estate is classified by the National Trust as a place of National Interest.
All those associated with Duntryleague realise its importance as a local, state and national asset. They also realise that the current business operations and structure does not produce sufficient funds to properly care and maintain the heritage of the site in a manner that will ensure its existence for future generations.
This then raises the question as to what are the options for future development?
It is essential that Duntryleague’s heritage is conserved but it is undesirable to freeze the facility in time and make it impossible for it to grow and develop into the future.
The experiences of the past nine decades at Duntryleague indicate that the site will continue to grow and evolve as it adapts to the changing needs of its clients. The challenge is to accommodate this growth while preserving Duntryleague’s core values and characteristics.
Duntryleague plays and significant and extremely valuable role in the local tourism industry.The Duntryleague Mansion Foundation Limited was founded at the suggestion of Orange City Council to create a vehicle to involve the wider community in raising the necessary funds to restore and preserve the heritage buildings and grounds at Duntryleague.
“The challenge is to accommodate this growth while preserving Duntryleague’s core values and characteristics.
John cook
Chairperson, Duntryleague Mansion Foundation
The Board of the Foundation work tirelessly to raise the necessary funds to complete the preservation and restoration work at Duntryleague.
Their task is a difficult one and you can help by donating to this worthy course.
FOUNDATION GOVERNANCE
The Duntryleague Mansion Foundation Board:
| Patron : | Wendy Slade |
| Chairperson : | John Cook |
| Vice Chairperson : | Michael Ryan |
| Treasurer : | John Dalton |
| Director : | Robert Bruce |
| Director : | Reg Kidd |
| Director : | Sheelagh Tancred |
| Associate Director : | Margie Sampson |
| Secretary Manager : | Michelle Carroll |
“We need to ensure the existence of Duntryleague for future generations
John cook
Chairperson, Duntryleague Mansion Foundation