Trustees’ Report for the Year ended 31 May 2018

During the year the Trustees held 4 meetings with the membership. An annual general meeting received the Trustees Report and Accounts and elected trustees in rotation. Following its successful Conference ‘Stop the Rot’ in May 2017, the Trust issued a summary of the talks and advice on conserving Listed buildings to all participants and interested parties. The Trust entered into a partnership agreement with the owners of Talycoed Water Trough at Llantilio Crossenny (Listed Grade II), Zara and Chris Duncan, to seek funding and specialist support for the restoration of the Water Trough and backing wall in accordance with the Trust’s Conservation principles. This work is now fully funded and will commence September 2018.

The Trust hosted a guided tour for the Longtown Historical Society in September 2017 and continued its annual programme of Open days, featuring the properties it has worked with owners to conserve, continuing to attract visitors. In conclusion, another successful year for the Trust which continues to enjoy a local and national reputation for success in the preservation of Listed vernacular buildings giving community access through its web site and events.