What is the National Trust and what do they do?

What is the National Trust and what do they do? 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.

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.

What is the most visited National Trust property?

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.

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.

Who were the three founders of the National Trust?

Our founders United by a common belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone, our three founders, Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley, set up the National Trust in 1895 so that natural and historic places could be protected for future generations.

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.

What are the best National Trust places to visit?

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.

Who runs the National Trust?

Director-General Hilary McGrady has worked for the Trust since 2006, having been Regional Director for a number of regions and Chief Operating Officer since 2014.

Which country has the most National Trust properties?

Note that although most National Trust properties are in England, the Trust does care for several properties in Wales as well.

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.

What is the senior age for National Trust?

If you are an existing member aged 60 or over and you've been a member for at least the last three consecutive years, you're eligible for our senior membership rate.

What countries are part of the National Trust?

Headquartered in London, it serves England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. A parallel organization, the National Trust for Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, was founded in 1931.

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'...