Why donate to National Trust?

Why donate to National Trust? For more than 125 years, generations of people have helped us to look after nature, beauty and history. With your support we can continue this vital work, and preserve precious places for everyone, for ever.

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.

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

The director-general of the Trust, Hilary McGrady, is paid an annual salary of £195,700, with a further eight executives being paid over £100,000 a year. The Trust is not a real living wage employer. In July 2020 the Trust announced that 1,200 jobs were at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

Which is bigger National Trust or English Heritage?

The National Trust has more properties to visit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than English Heritage. The latter only has places in England.

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.

Can someone else use my National Trust card?

Anyone using a membership to visit a National Trust place needs to be named on that membership – regardless of being an adult or a child.

How do I get the most out of my National Trust membership?

Which part of England has the most National Trust properties?

Did you know that Buckinghamshire is blessed with more National Trust properties than any other county in England?