As Europe’s biggest conservation charity, we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Discover more about our legacy, people and values. Article Article For everyone, for ever: our strategy Read about our strategy, which focuses on restoring nature, ending unequal access and inspiring more people.

Article Article Creating a sustainable future for the National Trust The National Trust exists to protect and promote nature, beauty and history for everyone’s benefit. But our job is increasingly tough due to sustained cost pressures beyond our control. They are affecting many charities, and they are affecting the National Trust.

Article Article Our constitution The first National Trust Act passed in 1907. Successive Acts have since been introduced to ensure the National Trust continues to be well governed and remains true to its cause. Article Article Director-General Hilary McGrady has worked for the Trust since 2006, having been Regional Director for several regions and Director-General since 2018.

Article Article President The former Prince of Wales was our President from 2003 until the death of Her Majesty the Queen and his ascension to the throne. In May 2024 he continued his patronage, acting as our Patron. Article Article Chair Find out about René Olivieri, who became Chair of the National Trust in February 2022, and the wealth of experience he brings to his role.