Stroud Preservation Trust

Urban Regeneration in Stroud

Stroud Preservation Trust

History

Stroud Preservation Trust was set up as a charitable company in 1982 by local people following a successful campaign to save historic buildings in the Stroud High Street. Its main objective is to preserve buildings of particular historical, architectural and constructional interest in and around Stroud, for the benefit of the community and the nation.

Patrons have included the late David Verey and the late Rev W V Awdry.

Today

Stroud Preservation Trust functions as a revolving fund building preservation trust, supported by loans from the Architectural Heritage Fund and donations from public and charitable bodies and private individuals. It is a member of the Association of Preservation Trusts.

Friends of the Trust

The aim of The Friends of The Stroud Preservation Trust is to support the work of the Trust in rescuing and restoring historic buildings in and around Stroud, at the same time creating new uses for them for the community of Stroud.

If you are interested in the heritage of Stroud and would like to assist the Trust in its efforts, why not join the Friends? You will receive regular newsletters about the work of the Trust, and will be invited to occasional special events, but most importantly, you will be supporting the conservation work of the Trust in Stroud.

Join our Friends scheme and support the work and vision of Stroud Preservation Trust. The £5 membership fee includes occasional invitations to events and a regular newsletters keeping you up to date on our work. If you would like to join please contact Anne Mackintosh via the form on the Contact Us page.