Some historical records about Cholmondeley are held by Archives NZ, with access to restricted records being controlled either by the Ministry of Education or Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ Canterbury (formerly Canterbury DHB).
Short-term stay only.Registered on 17/7/1929Gender: Mixed Age groups1965 - 1978: 3-121979: Primary school age1984, 1986: Primary school age or less1985: 2.5 - 12Capacity1965: 28Around 1969-1984, 1986: 30 beds.1985: 35+1986 average occupancy: 24, 350-400 annuallyLocated in Governor’s Bay, and opened in 1925, this institution replaced the New Brighton Convalescent Cottage which opened in 1900 to care for convalescent children, and the offspring of convalescent mothers. The property was gifted to the children of Canterbury by Hugh Heber Cholmondeley.To this day, Cholmondeley provides for the temporary housing and care of children who are unable to stay in their own homes due to familial crisis. It is maintained by a private charitable organisation (the Cholmondeley Children’s Foundation), with Government assistance, and public donations.More information about requesting records:To request access to records about Cholmondeley, contact Cholmondeley as they are still operating: info@cholmondeley.org.nz or 03 329 9832Some historical records about Cholmondeley are held by Archives NZ, with access to restricted records being controlled either by the Ministry of Education (contact the local MoE regional office). or Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ Canterbury (formerly Canterbury DHB). Controlling organisations:Cholmondeley Children's Home IncCholmondely Children's FoundationThird-party provider to State, non-faith-based
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