The Trust

Rutherford’s Den is situated in the 19th century buildings of the former Canterbury College, later the University of Canterbury, now the Arts Centre of Christchurch, New Zealand

The Rutherford’s Den Trust was formed in 1999.

The Trust has spent a decade developing an exciting and valued exhibition space and education programme, building successful community partnerships and raising funds to ensure the Trust meets its vision.

Trustees

Governing Patron:
Honourable Margaret Austin CNZM, CRSNZ,FNZIM, BSc (Cant) AIE (London) D.Sc (honoris causa)

Chair:
Jenny May ONZM, BA (Hons)

Trustees:
Richard Hartshorn PhD, BSc (Hons)
Pauline Scanlan MA (Hons)
Denise Sheat
Christine Whybrew PhD, BA (Hons), MA

Secretary / Treasurer:
Martin Hadlee CA

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that the Den, the area within the College where Rutherford studied, ….is valued, interpreted, enjoyed, and conserved [and…] to inspire the "Rutherfords of the future" with this exceptional story of an ordinary Kiwi who, from humble beginnings, went on to achieve great things.