2018/19 Annual Report and Accounts of the National Trust
National Trust Annual Report 2018/19 National Trust Annual Report 2018/19 1 The National Trust in brief Our purpose To look after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for ever, for everyone. About us The charity was founded in 1895 by three people who understood the importance of our nation’s heritage and open spaces and wanted to protect them for everyone to enjoy. Almost 125 years later, their vision is still at the heart of everything we do. Through our strategy,Playing our part, we look after coastline, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages, historic houses, gardens, mills and pubs. We restore them, protect them and make them accessible. We welcome everyone to explore: • 780 miles of coastline • 248,000 hectares of land • Over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens and parks and nature reserves Most of our property is held inalienably, so it cannot be sold or developed without the consent of Parliament. Many of our properties are unable to fund their own permanent preservation. The cost of caring for them is high: our overall conservation expenditure on property projects, conservation repairs and conservation of contents was £148.4 million in 2018/19 (see page 50). We rely on the support of our members, donors, volunteers and grant-making bodies, as well as income from commercial activities such as retail and catering, to look after the places in our care. This Annual Report can also be viewed online at www.nationaltrustannualreport.org.uk A 2018/19 Impact Review is also available at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/annual-reports.
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