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The McLean Institute (the Institute) is the sole owner of Holly Lea Village Limited.


The Institute currently fully supports several women in line with the Last Will and Codicil of the late Allan McLean (1822-1907), who left part of his estate with the specific intent to provide care for women in the gracious surroundings of “Holly Lea”.

At law, The McLean Institute is a Charitable Trust, incorporated by Act of Parliament - The McLean Institute Act (1909)

To ensure his wishes were carried out in perpetuity, Allan McLean stipulated that the Institute be formed and governed by a Board made up of persons by virtue of their senior office in the City of Christchurch. These board members are listed below on the left. The various acts of parliament governing the Institute, and the details of a book available for sale by the Institute detailing the history of the Institute are below on the right. A brief history of the Institute is at the bottom of the page.

THE McLean INSTITUTE - CURRENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS

1) THE BISHOP for the time being of the Church of England in the Diocese of Christchurch.

The Right Reverend Victoria Matthews

2) THE BISHOP for the time being of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Christchurch.

The Most Reverend Barry Jones

3) THE MINISTER for the time being of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Christchurch.

Currently Vacant

4) THE MINISTER for the time being of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Durham St, Christchurch.

The Reverend Dr Mary Caygill

5) THE MAYOR for the time being of the City of Christchurch.

Christchurch City Councillor Glenn W J Livingstone - Appointed Representative

6) THE SENIOR STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE for the time being of the City of Christchurch.

Her Honour Judge Jacquelyn Moran

7) THE CHAIRMAN for the time being of the Selwyn District County Council.

His Worship the Mayor of Selwyn, Kelvin Coe

8) THE CHAIR of the Institute for the time being having control of the Christchurch Hospital.

Mr Bruce Matheson

9) THE CHAIR for the time being of Canterbury College (Chancellor of Canterbury University).

Mr David Towns - Appointed Representative

10) TWO WOMEN

Mrs Lesley M Ballantyne

Mrs Rosemary B Aitken

11) TWO MEN to be:

A Barrister or Solicitor

A Manager of a Bank carrying business in Canterbury

A Manager or Proprietor of Merchant Business

Currently

Mr Nick G Clark (Chairman)

Mr Andrew Nuttall

Acts of Parliament relating to the McLean Institute (link to external government legislation website):

McLean Institute Act 1909

McLean Institute Act 1930

McLean Institute Act 1934

 

 

The McLean Institute have published, and offers for sale, “The Guests of Mr McLean”, a history of The McLean Institute and Holly Lea's first 100 years.

Book Title - The Guests of Mr McLean

Author - John Wilson

Published by - The McLean Institute

Price - $39.00 (Plus $6.00 post and packaging)

To purchase, please contact us.


Allan McLean 1822-1907

This unique mix of Board membership has ensured a diverse range of expertise is brought to the Board room by the most senior people of each particular represented body. This representation is largely the reason the Institute has continued to provide unique, gracious accommodation and care for women for nearly 100 years.

Just prior to its centennial year 2008 the Institute commenced redevelopment of the Holly Lea site (3 acres in Fendalton) to become a retirement village investment open to both men and women.

At this time the Board also explored the second charitable dimension stipulated by Allan McLean's will; to assist women in need, some coping with young families. This secondary charity work will commence following the completion and establishment of the Holly Lea retirement village.

The Institute's accounts are audited and an extract published annually in the Press.

 

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