National Trust

Historic houses | Staying relevant in a changing world

Stately homes face many challenges, not least how they appeal to today’s visitors, but they are responding with sensitivity and inventiveness, writes Juliana Gilling

National Trust aiming to improve workforce diversity

Annual report shows progress is being made but more needs to be done

National Trust site trials technology to aid partially-sighted people

Saltram in Plymouth is using an app to support visitors in navigating spaces with minimal assistance

Wet winter causes rise in silverfish and woolly bears

National Trust warns turbulent weather is blurring traditional pest breeding periods

National Trust members reject pressure group proposals at AGM

Restore Trust unsuccessful as voters turn out in record numbers

National Trust expenditure rises 24% amid cost-of-living crisis

Charity says it has faced challenges but is ‘faring well’

Profile | ‘I feel crystal clear on what we’re doing and why we’re doing it’

National Trust chief Hilary McGrady tells Museums Journal how the challenges of the past few years have helped to clarify the charity's mission

Nature and conservation at heart of National Trust plans for 2023

Charity on a more optimistic footing after several difficult years

Profile | ‘We must be careful not to unconsciously add to the toxicity’

Corinne Fowler on the need to be humane and sensitive when dealing with the National Trust’s colonial histories

National Trust members reject motions against Pride and rewilding

Charity’s 2022 AGM sees record member turnout

National Trust sees membership rise following pandemic

Conservation body says climate crisis and inclusivity are its top priorities

National Trust calls for respectful debate at AGM amid ‘culture war’

Dissident member group hoping to elect candidates to charity’s advisory council