2015 marked the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Trust’s current governance arrangements. The Board and the Council concluded that this was a good moment to pause, think about whether things are working well and, if necessary, decide how they could be improved further.
If you have any questions about the governance review please send us an email.
The governance handbook ensures that delivering our vision of 'for ever, for everyone' is at the heart of our operations.
In spring 2015 we asked our members for their views on a number of proposed changes to our governance arrangements. Find out more.
The first National Trust Act was passed by Parliament in 1907, and our constitution has been updated and revised since to ensure we are well governed and remain true to our cause.
After much deliberation, the Board of Trustees have decided that there will not be an Annual General Meeting this year because of the impacts of coronavirus and future uncertainty. While there will be no AGM, members will still have an opportunity to hear from the Trust's Chair and Director-General and to ask questions.
We are a large charity with a clear purpose and broad range of interests. Our governance arrangements reflect these and are designed to support and challenge our staff.
Here you can find out about the final proposals of the 2014/2015 governance review which have been adopted by the Trust.