Midland Rail Heritage Trust — Education Charity in Springfield
Midland Rail Heritage Trust is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Springfield, Springfield. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The general purpose is to establish a facility that can be opened to the public, based at the Springfield Railway Station, including, any facilities, equipment, or other services as the Trust may from time to time require. Foster an interest in the history, operations of the Midland Railway Line, in particular the Springfield to Arthurs Pass section. Establish suitable track work at Springfield to provide a locomotive turning facility in the area of the former Locomotive Depot. Seek to exploit the recreational and tourist potential of the Midland Line for the benefit of the trust and the people of Canterbury. Any other facilities/services that may have links to railway operations at Springfield. Provide education for persons in the correct operation and overhaul of, equipment to be used for the purpose of providing, facilities/services as above. Provide to other persons or organisations having similar aims, any support and assistance consistent with the charitable purposes of the trust
- Registration Number
- CC27190
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Springfield, Springfield
- Website
- http://www.mrht.org.nz
- admin@mrht.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: Family / whanau, General public, Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.3M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.3M |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.1M | $0.3M |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.0M | $0.4M |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.3M |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.4M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| William Graham | Trustee | 2024-11-17 |
| Dean Fraser | Trustee | 2022-10-15 |
| Samuel Mackwell | Chair | 2016-08-25 |
| Simon Walker | Trustee | 2012-11-25 |
| Alan Roberts | Trustee | 2004-04-28 |
Former Officers (7)
- Heather Valpy — Trustee (departed 2023-11-19)
- Nicolas Haima van der Wal — Trustee (departed 2022-10-15)
- Roy Bowden — Trustee (departed 2025-07-01)
- David Leitch — Trustee (departed 2009-05-07)
- Ivan Jonasen — Trustee (departed 2014-07-01)
- John Graham — Trustee (departed 2018-11-22)
- Hamish Faulkner — Trustee/ Secretary (departed 2013-03-07)
Funding Sources
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $6,240
- Air Rescue Services Limited — $1,032.09
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Midland Rail Heritage Trust
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Small volunteer-led organisations are not letter-graded: the standard financial template does not fit entities without paid staff, large revenue, or significant government funding. The charity's filed figures are shown above.
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The general purpose is to establish a facility that can be opened to the public, based at the Springfield Railway Station, including, any facilities, equipment, or other services as the Trust may from time to time require. Foster an interest in the history, operations of the Midland Railway Line, in particular the Springfield to Arthurs Pass section. Establish suitable track work at Springfield to provide a locomotive turning facility in the area of the former Locomotive Depot. Seek to exploit the recreational and tourist potential of the Midland Line for the benefit of the trust and the people of Canterbury. Any other facilities/services that may have links to railway operations at Springfield. Provide education for persons in the correct operation and overhaul of, equipment to be used for the purpose of providing, facilities/services as above. Provide to other persons or organisations having similar aims, any support and assistance consistent with the charitable purposes of the trust
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