Our Governors are the lifeblood of the Foundation. Their generous and sustained support allows the HHT to take on projects that simply wouldn’t otherwise be feasible. As we receive no direct funding for acquisitions in particular, HHT Governors are vitally important if we are to grow our collections and continue our extensive exhibition, acquisition and education programs.

Supported projects

With the support of the Foundation Governors, the HHT has:

• acquired rare and special furniture, artworks and artefacts that were once part of HHT properties
• saved and preserved ‘at risk’ pieces in HHT collections
• developed and enhanced the unique collection of the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection
• published award-winning books on Australian decorative arts, artists and social history
• undertaken extensive conservation works at HHT properties.

See the full list of projects supported by the Governors Program.

How our Governors are acknowledged

Foundation Governors are acknowledged in perpetuity on the acknowledgment board at The Mint and for a period of five years on our website and in certain printed material. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.

See the full list of current Governors on our Current Supporters page.

Levels of Governorship

There are five levels of Governorship to choose from:

• Phillip Governor ($10,000 or $2,000 per annum for five years)
• Hunter Governor ($25,000 or $5,000 per annum for five years)
• King Governor ($50,000 or $10,000 per annum for five years)
• Bligh Governor ($75,000 or $15,000 per annum for five years)
• Macquarie Governor ($100,000 or $20,000 per annum for five years
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Benefits of becoming a Governor

As a Foundation Governor you will be:

• recognised in perpetuity on the Acknowledgment board at The Mint
• acknowledged for a period of five years on our website and in certain printed material
• invited to special Foundation events including:
• - exclusive curator-led tours of HHT exhibitions
  - evenings exploring the HHT's Collection in the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection
  - and the annual Governors' Dinner at Government House

If you would like further information about the Governors Program, please contact: