Organisation

The National Trust for Jersey is managed in accordance with its Rules or Charter by a voluntary Council, which comprises of a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer and a Council with a maximum membership of 20. The Council meets quarterly and an Executive Committee, formed from Council, meets monthly.

An additional number of Committees comprising of Finance, Properties, Lands, Enterprises and Development Applications meet on a regular basis to consider their respective areas of responsibility and report back to Council. Members of the Committee are drawn from the Council or co-opted from the general membership of the Trust.

The Trust holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April giving members the opportunity to hear about the works undertaken during the previous year as well as discuss future projects. In addition elections are held to elect two new members of Council with the membership being given the opportunity to nominate candidates a week before the AGM.

The Trust employs 12 members of staff, which are headed by a Chief Executive, who has responsibility for the administration of the Trust as well as the management of the staff who include a Properties Manager, Lands Manager, Events Co-ordinator, Accounts Clerk, Joiner, Stone Mason, Painter and four Rangers.

The National Trust cares for just over 1,000 vergees of land, 16 historic buildings and a number of lavoirs and pumps. These lands and buildings are managed according to the Trust’s conservation policies with the ultimate aim being to secure their permanent preservation for the benefit of the island.

The Trust also monitors Development Applications as a means of safeguarding those heritage sites outside of its ownership as well as commenting and reviewing government policy relating to the island’s environment.

The Trust is also keenly aware of the need to advocate through example by promoting and achieving best practice in terms of historic building repair and nature conservation. With this in mind the Trust encourages wherever practical access to its sites as well as organising a number of events and educational activities, such as Heritage Open Day and guided walks, thereby enabling the members and the general public to view its work as well as discover the importance of safeguarding Jersey’s rich and diverse heritage.