conservation organization in England, Wales and Northern Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Trust, more fully the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Trust does not work in Scotland, as they have a different National Trust.
Abbreviation | National Trust |
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Motto | For ever, for everyone |
Formation | 1895 |
Legal status | Trust |
Purpose | To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
Headquarters | Swindon, United Kingdom |
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Official language | English |
Leader/s | None; Board of Trustees |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
Affiliations | Various Organisations in the Council |
Staff | 14,000[1] |
Volunteers | 53,000[1] |
Website | www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
The trust owns many historic houses and gardens, as land such as beauty spots. To visit the place the National Trust owns, there is often a entry charge, but most beauty spots are free. The National Trust is one of the largest charities in the United Kingdom, and also one of the largest UK land owners.
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