The Society was established for medical, religious and charitable objects and purposes within New Zealand.

Specifically the Society was established:

†		to erect, maintain, administer and endow a private general hospital or hospitals, and to provide related services and facilities
†		to exercise and perform all necessary duties, functions and obligations in regards to such hospital or hospitals, and to the nursing and treatment of the sick or infirm generally
†		to impart into the work of the Society the religious element of Christian life, duty and obligations
†		to apply any profits accruing from the activities or work of the Society to the furtherance of its charitable objects, especially the altruistic nursing of the sick or for such other purposes which accord with its charitable objects
†		to carry out the charitable Objects of the Society either along, or in association with such other person, corporation body or trust as may be approved by the Society
†		to enter into any form of contract or contractual arrangement, with any other entity for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the Society

Membership of the Society

Membership of the St George's Hospital Society is through nomination and election by the Society members.

Prospective members are expected to have an interest in the wellbeing of the Hospital.

From its inception the Hospital has had a close link with the Anglican Church. While the Hospital cares for all denominations, membership of the Society is structured to preserve this Anglican linkage. There is a requirement that at least 90 per cent of Society members are also members of the Anglican Church.

Role of Society Members and their Obligations

The Society receives, considers and approves policy and monitors the well being of the Hospital.

The Society is the ultimate authority regarding matters affecting the future direction of the Hospital.

A Board of Directors reports to the Society and is responsible for matters of Governance ensuring the Hospital is both financially and medically viable.

Responsibilities of Society Members Include:

• The promotion of the Objects of the Society
• Actively seeking to interest new prospective members in the Society
• Taking an active interest in the Hospital by making occasional visits
• Having an altruistic attitude to people in need
• Attending meetings held every three months
• Contributing to the development of policies pertaining to the Objects of the Society
• Voting, at meetings, on the following matters:
  • appointment of Directors
  • election of new Society members
  • consideration of major expenditure requests from the Board of Directors
  • consideration of changes to the Rules of the Society ,and other matters relating to the wellbeing of the Hospital that may come before the Society for resolution

Friends of St George's Hospital

The Friends of St George's Hospital was officially established less then 2 months after the opening of the Hospital in 1928. This group was charged with providing support for, and to create outside interest in the hospital. Many friends (mainly women) had banded together to raise money, initially before the hospital was built, through street collections, cake and produce stalls and the Christmas market.

Since those early days the Friends have continued to fundraise and support St. George's. In recent years, gifts to the hospital, in the form of Christmas trees and their decoration, a dryer for inpatients, and pictures and artwork have been provided for the patients enjoyment and comfort. The care of the Chapel, including flower arranging, and care of the chapel linen has also been an integral aspect of the Friends work. Friends will oversee the planned relocation of the Chapel, to a site more accessible to patients, when the heritage building is refurbished.

If you wish to join the Friends in their work of supporting the Hospital, please contact
Mrs Bet Godfrey
Phone: 0-3-3835563