Centuries of colour history to be revealed as National Trust establishes new laboratory to research paints used in the past

New insights into the colourful world of the past will be revealed at a new National Trust archive of thousands of historic paint samples. The new facility based in Kent has been made possible thanks to funding of £621,962 from the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Homeowners might ponder what colours their houses were before white and magnolia became so universal, but the National Trust is creating a new laboratory to research paint samples gathered from across its properties to see what the many hidden layers of paint…

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Lurch from drought to deluge sees another mixed year for UK wildlife as National Trust thanks supporters who’ve helped hundreds of projects

With 2024 declared the world’s hottest year on record earlier this month, ferocious storms bookended a very wet and mild year in the UK, prompting fresh fears for climate change’s impacts on wildlife. With 2024 declared the world’s hottest year on record earlier this month, ferocious storms bookended a very wet and mild year in the UK, prompting fresh fears for climate change’s impacts on wildlife. 2024 got off to a wildly wet start with Storm Henk battering the nation, causing flooding, destruction and power cuts in early January.  Two…

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National Trust revealed as the most prominent brand within the UK’s charity sector for 2024

According to a new report, the National Trust is the most prominent brand within the UK charity sector for 2024. Salience Search Marketing’s annual sector report uncovers the industry’s leaders based on their online prominence and visibility.    The report analysed 11 crucial performance indicators, including year-on-year visibility, search volume trends, and brand awareness, for charity brands, to reveal the industry’s most successful names. The full report is available to view here. Most Prominent Charity Brand  The report identifies the most prominent names in the charity industry based on consumer familiarity…

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National Trust members vote in support of offering a 50% plant-based menu across Trust cafés

National Trust members have taken part in the Trust’s 129th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, which was held in Newcastle Civic Centre and online. Members shared their views and voted on three resolutions, including whether to offer a minimum 50% plant-based menu across the Trust’s 300 food and beverage outlets. Other resolutions covered the Trust’s response to the climate and ecological emergency, and the Climate and Nature Bill, which has recently been brought forward as a Private Members’ Bill. Resolutions are proposed, seconded and supported by National Trust members. A…

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Mind bog-gling new study reveals Marsden Moor stores over a million tonnes of carbon

To mark World Bog Day in  July, peatland experts working together with the National Trust at Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire have found that the moor’s peat stores at least one million tonnes of carbon, further evidence that peatlands can play a crucial role in tackling climate change. Best known as a popular spot for tourists and walkers in West Yorkshire, and sandwiched between the conurbations of Leeds and Manchester, this 2,300-hectare moorland (5,683 acres) has provided weekend fresh air for generations of mill and office workers. Now there is…

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