The National Trust for Jersey

The National Trust for Jersey is an independent and charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and safeguarding sites of historic, aesthetic and natural interest for the benefit of the island.

Established in 1936 the Trust is now the island's largest private land owner caring for over 130 sites.

Within that number are a variety of historic buildings including five farms, four cottages, two watermills and various historic military buildings. However, the majority of the Trust's sites are areas of land, forming an integral part of the island's natural environment and encompassing a rich variety of habitats such as woodland, farmland, heathland, meadows and wetland. The Trust employs 12 full time staff which include a number of rangers and highly skilled craftsmen to manage and maintain its sites in accordance with its conservation policies.

Being a local self-funding charity and totally independent of the States of Jersey, the National Trust for Jersey is heavily reliant on donations and bequests for the funding of its essential programme of repair works and regular maintenance. An important part of the Trust's income is also derived from the rental of its properties which unfortunately results in limited public access to many of its buildings. However, one can visit three historic buildings during the summer and except for sensitive conservation areas, all Trust lands are freely accessible providing a valuable opportunity for people to enjoy and appreciate Jersey's countryside.