www.nationaltrust.co.uk
The History of the
National Trust
Three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and
Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, founded the National Trust in 1895. Worried
about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they
set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition
and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.
More than a century later, we now care for over 248,000 hectares (612,000
acres) of stunning countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland,
plus almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens
of exceptional interest and importance. Most of these properties are held
in perpetuity and so their future protection is secure. The vast majority
are open to visitors and we are constantly looking at ways in which we can
improve public access and on-site facilities.
Members
When you become a member of the National Trust, you will receive:
• A free entry and parking to over 300 historic houses and gardens
throughout the UK.
• A full comprehensive membership pack
• Local newsletters and members magazines detailing special offers
• Members handbook
• Everything to keep all ages happy from open air concerts to Easter egg
hunts.
Volunteers
Although it is able to employ nearly 4,000 full-time, regular staff, and
about the same number again of seasonal staff, these numbers are dwarfed
by the 38,000 volunteers who generously contribute over 2 million hours of
their valuable time each year.
Volunteering is not just about filling your time, you will gain knowledge
and experience along with the fulfilment and pleasure of helping a worthy
cause. To see some case studies of people who have experienced these joys,
click here
To find out more about the National Trust, and more about how you can
help, visit our
website
www.nationaltrust.co.uk
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