Trustees and Volunteer Advisers

Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust (CBPT) is seeking new Trustees and Volunteer Advisers to strengthen and diversify its activities.

Founded in 1973, the Trust is a small independent charity run by volunteers. It operates in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and its main activity is rescuing historic buildings that are disused or derelict. It holds a long lease on the 700-year old Grade 1 Listed Old Duchy Palace in Lostwithiel where it is currently carrying out a programme of grant funded works to lower the carbon footprint of the building and improve its resilience to climate change – this part of the town being subject to occasional flooding.

CBPT is looking for new projects, especially significant industrial, commercial or institutional buildings in historic town centres that could be restored and re-purposed for long term business, community or social housing use. It also wants to maximise the benefits of its work by engaging more widely with local communities and educational organisations to support wider regeneration initiatives and skills development. 

For more information about CBPT and Old Duchy Palace, visit the Trust’s website at: Home | CBPT (cornwallbpt.org.uk)

The Trust would like to recruit up to six Trustees to join the existing Board of eight that mainly comprises working people in the built heritage sector. It wants to broaden its skills set and is keen to attract younger Trustees who may be looking for career development opportunities that it could support. CBPT is especially interested in people who can offer:

• Successful advocacy, networking and PR experience within a local community context
• Knowledge of potential new projects
• Digital skills with an interest in website management and increasing the digital capabilities and outreach of the Trust
• Fundraising experience
• Financial management skills
• Understanding of property law and/or community ownership companies
• Experience of historic buildings research and analysis
• Links to Higher Education establishments that offer heritage-related practical or professional skills training

The Trust is looking for enthusiastic people who can take a proactive role in expanding its activities. Prior Board experience is not necessary as support and training will be provided.

CBPT also welcomes approaches from people who may have these skills or are interested in the Trust’s work but would prefer to contribute in a less formal way as occasional Volunteer Advisers. 

For an informal chat with a current Trustee, contact CBPT at: trustees@cornwallbpt.org.uk

For full details, please download the Trustee Prospectus and Application Form here: https://cornwallbpt.org.uk/new-trustees  

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 6 January.