Bath Preservation Trust
The Bath Preservation Trust (or "BPT") is a charity that is based in Bath, Somerset, England, which exists to safeguard for the public benefit the historic character and amenities of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its environs. BPT is independent, funded by public membership, grants, donations and income from four museums that it operates in Bath: No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Museum of Bath Architecture, Beckford's Tower, and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy.
No. 1 Royal Crescent | |
| Formation | 7 December 1934 |
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| Type | Registered Charity; Company limited by guarantee |
| Registration no. | 203048 |
| Purpose | Building Preservation Trust, civic society, and operator of museums. |
| Headquarters | No. 1 Royal Crescent |
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Membership | 1,470 (as of 2016) |
Chair of the Trust | Eve Salomon |
Chief Executive | Alex Sherman |
Main organ | Trustees |
| Subsidiaries | The Beckford Tower Trust; No. 1 Royal Crescent Ltd; Herschel House Trust |
Budget (2014) | £460,334 |
Staff | 18 |
| Website | www |
In addition to its campaigning and educational roles, BPT comments on planning applications and takes part in planning policy consultations. It also provides limited financial assistance towards the repair or reinstatement of external architectural features (railings, window glazing bars, urns, gateposts, etc.) on listed buildings in Bath.