Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

United Kingdom

Record breaking year for National Trust

National Trust membership has hit 5.6 million in a record year for conservation spending.

The charity spent more than £148 million on projects in 2018-19, according to its annual report.

Membership has also gone up by more than 300,000 in the same period.

Advertisement

Money has gone towards the restoration of the war memorial on Scafell Pike in the Lake District, and the re-introduction of water voles on Exmoor.

The NT spent £10 million more than the previous year.

Buildings and collections accounted for £104.5 million, £35.7 million went on coast and countryside, and £8.2 million on gardens.

Nearly five million hours of time came from 65,000 volunteers.

Sharon Pickford, Director of Support and Revenue, said:

“These latest figures are not only great news for the National Trust as a charity, but also for the hundreds of special places we look after.

“Our work to care for these places is only possible through the generosity of our members, visitors, volunteers, funders and donors.

“Without them, we simply wouldn’t be able to spend record levels on conservation and access work to ensure more people have a great experience when they come to our places.”

 

 

 

Comments

Latest Tweets

Advertisement

You May Also Like

United Kingdom

Film director Ridley Scott has recalled the death of actor Oliver Reed while making the Oscar winning blockbuster Gladiator. Scott said hard-drinking Reed “just...

Business

The controversial Russian businessman Viktor Baturin, well-known for his years-long counterstanding with his wealthy sister Elena, widow of Moscow ex-mayor Yuri Luzhkov, is likely...

United Kingdom

The Tremeloes. Dave Munden centre Dave Munden the Tremeloes drummer – and often lead singer – with the 60s chart toppers has died. He...

United Kingdom

The Watneys Party Seven is making a comeback. The ubiquitous 70s beer was a bland fizzing bitter ridiculed by many. The drink’s insipidness helped...