About Us

When and why was it set up?

It was established in 1985 in response to a realisation that Cornwall was losing, as a result of commercial pressures, ignorance or neglect, or merely the effects of time and the natural elements, too much of its unique heritage

What are its objectives?
Either by itself or in collaboration with other bodies or persons working in the heritage field, it aims to:
	acquire land of particular beauty, historic, cultural or religious significance;
	preserve and restore buildings, artefacts or other items of particular artistic, aesthetic, historic, cultural, religious or other significance;
	educate the general public and the people of Cornwall, and inspire not least Cornwall’s young people, about Cornwall’s heritage and to encourage the realisation of its importance to future generations;
	to promote, with sensitivity, the heritage of Cornwall for the people of Cornwall’s economic well being;  and
	to raise funds and achieve favourable publicity to these ends.

How is the Trust organised?

The Trust’s Royal Patron is:
HRH The Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall

The President of the Trust is:
Lady Mary Holborow J.P.

Management:

The policy forming body of the Trust is the Council of Management which is comprised of up to thirty Trustees.  The Council meets quarterly.

An Executive Committee of Trustees appointed by the Council oversees the day-to-day management of the Trust’s business.  Individual members of the Committee have the responsibility for Property and Artefacts, Education Programmes, Membership, Fundraising, Public Relations and Finance.

The Trustees are supported by the Trust’s Administrative Secretary.

What of the Trust’s Finances?

For its income the Trust is wholly dependant upon the subscriptions and donations of its membership and on funds raised by them through events throughout the year.

The generosity of corporate bodies including companies in both the private and the public sectors, within Cornwall and at national level, grant-giving charities and of the general public are of great importance to the Trust in its ability to fulfil its objectives.

The administrative overheads are kept to a bare minimum consistent with its proper management.

The Trust’s Status?

Cornwall Heritage Trust is a Registered Charity No. 291607 and a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered No. 1901905.

What has the Trust done?

Education.  In collaboration with Exeter University the Trust awards an annual Bursary to post graduate students undertaking a Masters’ Degree in studies relating to the Heritage of Cornwall. 

In the past the Trust has run annual heritage competitions in Poetry and Media (power point, web construction or video) for schools at both primary and secondary school levels.   

The Trust is also devising a programme to widen the appreciation of Cornwall’s heritage to the young people of Cornwall through the school curriculum.

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