# TAVISTOCK HERITAGE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1173744
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 10, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1173744


## Contact

- **Address:** The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, TAVISTOCK, Devon
- **Postcode:** PL19 0FW
- **Phone:** 07887 534256
- **Email:** contact@heritageintavistock.org
- **Website:** www.heritageintavistock.org



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £21385 | £20393 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £21097 | £22067 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £93084 | £116394 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £44221 | £88331 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £38549 | £19994 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANDREW MAIN — appointed Sept. 26, 2017
- COUNCILLOR PHILIP RICHARD SANDERS — appointed Feb. 8, 2017
- David Conn — appointed April 17, 2024
- IAN WRIGHT — appointed Sept. 26, 2017
- SIMON MATTHEW HIRST — appointed Aug. 29, 2018
- Sally Collings — appointed Jan. 26, 2026
- Sara Burgess — appointed Sept. 1, 2022