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Two dry-stonewallers putting the topping stones in place at Gara Point. The wall runs down the cliff towards a beach in the distance, through green fields with bluebells and gorse.
Dry-stone wallers put the topping stones in place at Gara Point | © National Trust Images/Eric McDonald

Who we are

Find out how we're run, read about our Annual Reports and Annual General Meetings, see who we work with and more.

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About us 

Find out who’s who at the National Trust, read our strategy and learn about our history as a conservation charity, plus much more.

National Trust Council Chair, René Olivieri at the 2023 AGM
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How we are run 

Discover how the National Trust is run, how our governance arrangements are underpinned by Acts of Parliament and how they are designed to support and challenge our staff.

The National Trust AGM 2023, STEAM Museum, Swindon

Annual General Meeting 

The 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 11 November. Watch a video of the event and find out the results of the members' resolutions and Council elections.

Sunset views from the Gowbarrow Fell trail at Aira Force and Ullswater, Cumbria
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Annual Reports 

Our Annual Report reviews our performance over the last year and looks forward to our future plans.

Contractors helping with the tree planting at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

Our partners 

As Europe’s largest conservation charity, a partnership with us can make a real difference.

Packets of seed balls with vintage-style illustrations of flowers inspired by National Trust gardens

Our brand licence collaborations 

We collaborate with a number of partner brands who share our values on heritage, sustainability and the environment.

The white walled entrance and red and white striped tower of Souter Lighthouse lit by winter sun, with a glimpse of dark blue sea behind

News 

Read the latest National Trust news stories and learn about our position on the national and global issues that affect our work.

Scientific instruments at Sedge Fen at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Research 

Read about our research and find out how we collaborate with organisations and individuals to undertake research which benefits the heritage and environmental sectors.

Two visitors exploring the garden in spring at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

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