National Trust
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three environmental pioneers, Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley. They pledged to preserve the natural and historical places of the UK, excluding Scotland. The National Trust is a registered charity that has been taking care of the country’s special places for nearly 125 years. They care for over 780 miles of coastline, more than 250,000 hectares of land, an estimated amount of 500 historic houses, castles, parks, and gardens, and nearly one million works of art. As well as caring for rural properties, they also care for urban landscapes such as the ‘Crown Bar’, located in Belfast, and in the centre of London - ‘2 Willow Road.’ Their care also expands to lighthouses, mines and more works of art.
The National Trust is open to everyone and examples of ways the public can get involved are by giving - donating to the charity or fundraising which can be done locally. You can also give by being active - cycling or running for the National Trust. You can also volunteer to help clean a beach or volunteer at an event. You can also become a member of the National Trust.
People are able to hire out locations they look after for weddings, TV and film locations and for corporate events. They also own hotels such as the Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, North Wales, Middlethorpe Hall and Spa, York, and Hartwell House and Spa, Aylesbury.
The National Trust has a few London Partners such as:
- Cute Sark, Greenwich - The Ship
- Bevis Mark Synagogue, City of London
- Benjamin Franklin House, Charing Cross
- The Fan Museum, Greenwich
- Florence Nightingale Museum, Westminster
- Royal Observatory
