Bath Preservation Trust

Bath Preservation Trust
Formation7 December 1934
TypeRegistered Charity;
Company limited by guarantee[1]
Registration no.203048[1]
PurposeBuilding Preservation Trust,
civic society,
and operator of museums.
HeadquartersNo. 1 Royal Crescent
Location
Membership
1,470 (as of 2016)[2]
Chair of the Trust
Eve Salomon [3]
Chief Executive
Alex Sherman
Main organ
Trustees[3]
SubsidiariesThe Beckford Tower Trust;
No. 1 Royal Crescent Ltd;[1]
Herschel House Trust[4]
Budget (2014)
£460,334[1]
Staff
18
Websitewww.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk Edit this at Wikidata

The Bath Preservation Trust (or "BPT") is a charity that is based in Bath, Somerset, England, which exists to safeguard for the public benefit the historic character and amenities of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its environs. BPT is independent, funded by public membership, grants, donations and income from four museums that it operates in Bath: No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Museum of Bath Architecture, Beckford's Tower, and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy.

In addition to its campaigning and educational roles, BPT comments on planning applications and takes part in planning policy consultations. It also provides limited financial assistance towards the repair or reinstatement of external architectural features (railings, window glazing bars, urns, gateposts, etc.) on listed buildings in Bath.

  1. ^ a b c d Bath Preservation Trust Annual Review 2014
  2. ^ Bath Preservation Trust Annual Review 2016
  3. ^ a b BPT Trustees
  4. ^ Bath Preservation Trust newsletter no. 82 (winter 2015)