MISSION STATEMENT

 

Monksgrange Archives are enhanced by ensuring the preservation and long term care of its collections by increasing access,  widening its audience , overcoming barriers and building relationships with the wider community.

 

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Monksgrange Archives: some of the archival boxes and filing cabinets

 

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The trust was established in 1968 with the objective of advancing education. An annual Memorial lecture is funded by the Trust which is a registered charity with tax exemption status and is a non profit organisation. Continuing fundraising and grant aid is used to support conservation and storage of Monksgrange Archives which are in the ownership of the Trust - RCY20009526 CHY5872

 

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PEOPLE

 

Oversight of the administration, maintenance and work of the Archives is maintained by an Advisory Committee which reports to the Trustees of EROT. Current members are G. Doran (Archivist - Wexford County Council) J. Glynn (Enniscorthy Library) M. Seebach (Youthwork Ireland) and J. Hill (Archives manager).

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PROJECTS

 

Monksgrange Archives has a working relationship with the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates, Dept. of History, National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Research projects will be established by the University. On going projects include conservation/preservation and digitisation of archived material.

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ANNUAL REPORT (sponsor sought for annual accountancy costs; please contact us. Your name can be displayed)

 

The annual financial report of the Trust is reproduced below.

Edward Richards-Orpen Memorial Trust Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023

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FIXED ASSETS:

Monksgrange Archives 27002

Cash at bank                    2699

Total:                                29701

 

Reserves                30547

deficit                                 -846

Total:                               29701

 

INCOME:

Donations                        1708

Resource inc. & fees         246

Sale of books                     298

​Total                                  2252

 

EXPENDITURE:

Lecture fee                        1235

Website                                222

Advertising                          300

Conservation                      394

Repairs/Maint.                      57

Bank fees                               40

Accountancy                        850

​​​Total                                   3098

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Profit/Loss                         -846

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