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Tavistock Heritage Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1173744
Status
Registered
Registered
July 10, 2017
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
The Guildhall
Guildhall Square
Abbey Place
TAVISTOCK
Devon
PL19 0FW

Activities

THT runs a range of activities to inform the public about the heritage of the Tavistock area, including guided walks, lectures and open days. Our main project is the restoration and repurposing of the Tavistock Guildhall to create a new Visitor Interpretation Centre which will introduce visitors to the history of the town and the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.

Objects: Tavistock Heritage Trust will carry out for public benefit 1. The advancement of education in particular the history and heritage of the town of Tavistock a UNESCO World Heritage Town and the surrounding area, by providing exhibitions, walks, talks, courses, visits for schools and other learning activities.2. Promotion and support for the preservation of archaeological and historic sites around and in the town of Tavistock by raising funds and increasing awareness of them and their significance and working alongside other likeminded organisations.3. The provision of information and advice about local history, heritage and places of interest in and around the town of Tavistock and the UNESCO World Heritage Site through a volunteer led visitor information centre and gift shop in the town.4. Provide information in relation to the history and heritage of the Town of Tavistock and the surrounding area by publishing books, films, audio recordings and other literature.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Devon

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £21,385 £20,393
March 31, 2024 £21,097 £22,067
March 31, 2023 £93,084 £116,394
March 31, 2022 £44,221 £88,331
March 31, 2021 £38,549 £19,994

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Main Sept. 26, 2017
Councillor Philip Richard Sanders Feb. 8, 2017
David Conn April 17, 2024
Ian Wright Sept. 26, 2017
Simon Matthew Hirst Aug. 29, 2018
Sally Collings Jan. 26, 2026
Sara Burgess Sept. 1, 2022