What is a National Trust classification?
What is a National Trust classification? A Trust classification is regarded as an authoritative statement on the heritage significance of a place. Often classification cards are referred to by local councils in considering applications for demolition or alteration of a place.
Does the US have a National Trust?
For more than 70 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save America's historic places.
Can US citizens join National Trust?
If you're interested in becoming a National Trust member but live in the USA, take a look at the Royal Oak Foundation. As our US membership affiliate, they help us continue our work. Members of the Foundation receive tax deductions for their support and help the organisation make grants towards our work.
What are the benefits of National Trust?
- Free entry to more than 500 places in our care.
- Free parking at most National Trust car parks.
- National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after.
- National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.
Is National Trust membership a contract?
The good news is that you can cancel a National Trust membership, however, as it is a 12-month contract, you are liable to pay anything owed for the remaining months if you pay monthly. If you paid for the entire year in one go, you won't receive any money back.
What is the American version of the National Trust?
ROYAL OAK FOUNDATION (founded 1973), a United States tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) (3), is the American partner of The National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. More information about The Royal Oak Foundation can be found on our About Us page.
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.
What is the oldest National Trust property?
Alfriston Clergy House in Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, was the first built property to be acquired by the National Trust. It was purchased in 1896 for £10. The house lies adjacent to the Church of St. Andrew.
Is National Trust membership 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.
Who created the National Trust?
The National Trust is a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, there is the separate and independent National Trust for Scotland.