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Our core purpose has remained as that originally stated in the National Trust Act of 1907:

"The National Trust shall be established for the purpose of promoting the permanent preservation for the benefit of the nation of lands and tenements (including buildings) of beauty or historic interest and as regards lands for the preservation (so far as is practicable) of their natural aspect, features and animal and plant life."

In order to achieve the high standards that we have reached and continue to strive for; and to continue our tremendous record of success, we currently have approximately 4,300 members of staff and more than 52,000 volunteers.

Our staff are one of our most important assets and we are committed to improving opportunities for them, to developing their skills, and improving how we work together.

We all care passionately for the Trust and while we have an enormous amount to be proud of, and to build on for the future, we also know that change is necessary to move forward.