The Trades Hall & Literary Institute is administered by a committee of management which meets regularly. This committee maintains the Trades Hall building and manages the use of all rooms and venues in Trades Hall.

Victorian Trades Hall has had many additions and changes since its beginnings in the 1870s and it remains the oldest Trades Hall building in the world to still be used for its original purpose.

While much has been done in recent years to restore and renovate the building, much work remains: completing restoration of the Southern Hall, restoring the old Council Chamber, the ballrooms, the first floor verandah and access ways, and groundfloor workrooms. The external fabric of the building also needs repair.

A completely restored Trades Hall will be a working asset, not only for unions, but also for the wider community. More than $2 million must be raised in order to complete renovations. Your contributions will help to bring this goal to fruition for present and future generations.

The Trades Hall building is classified by the National Trust and is included on the register of Historic Buildings (Victoria).

To make a donation, forward your contribution to:

Trades Hall Restoration Appeal
54 Victoria Street
Carlton South
Victoria 3053