Who runs the National Trust?


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.


What pub is owned by the National Trust?

The George Inn, or The George, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London, owned and leased by the National Trust.


Is the National Trust wealthy?

The Trust has an annual income of over £680 million, largely from membership subscriptions, donations and legacies, direct property income, profits from its shops and restaurants, and investments.


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.


What is the point of the National Trust?

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.


How many employees do the National Trust have?

We have over 11,000 dedicated and skilled employees, who are proud to work for us.


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.


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 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.


How much does the Director-General of the National Trust earn?

A trust spokesman said the director-general's salary was set at £191,000 in 2016 and McGrady would earn the same unless the senior management remuneration committee set a new pay award for the next financial year.