What does the National Trust look after?


What does the National Trust look after? Who we are and what we stand for. We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. So we look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.


Is the National Trust struggling?

Record year for fundraised income The National Trust said in its accounts that 2022-23 was “a time of renewal but against a challenging backdrop of high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis”. Overall, its total income reached £682m, an increase of £38.6m on the previous year, against total expenditure of £733m.


What is the National Trusts strategy?

Our strategy 'For everyone, for ever', which will take the organisation through to 2025, outlines how we will achieve this. Our 21st-century ambition is to play a major role in the fight against climate change, meet the needs of an environment under pressure, and the challenges and expectations of a fast-moving world.


Who is the target audience of the National Trust?

The National Trust's core demographic is the older generation, but it's not because younger audiences aren't interested in heritage. They absolutely are – but they're interested in more recent heritage, particularly 20th century.


What is the most visited National Trust?

With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.


Is National Trust worth it?

A National Trust membership is absolutely worth it. With over incredible 500 sites to visit for free throughout the country it is easy to see how the National Trust has amassed so many members! We have now renewed our membership and are looking forward to seeing what places we're able to visit in 2022.


Where does National Trust money go?

Funding from the National Trust is awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and the majority of our funding is awarded for planning and education projects through our National Trust Preservation Funds grant program.


Which is better National Trust or English Heritage?

Both charities offer access to amazing properties and it will come down to what you want to see. English Heritage is better if you love history while the National Trust includes lots more outside locations and a wider variety of days out.


How much land does the National Trust own?

We're the nation's largest farm owner with nearly 250,000 hectares of land and more than 1,300 tenant farmers.


What is the symbol of the National Trust?

The emblem of the National Trust ...is a green sprig of oak leaves and acorns, but our flag is that same sprig but in white on a green flag with 'NATIONAL TRUST'...