The Jurassic Coast Trust walking in the footsteps

The Jurassic Coast Trust: walking in the footsteps of giants Sam Rose Chief Executive, Jurassic Coast Trust

The Jurassic Coast Trust: grandchild of the Dorset Coast Forum Sam Rose Chief Executive, Jurassic Coast Trust

The Past The past

Dorset and East Devon Coast inscribed on World Heritage list December 13 th 2001, Helsinki Bid led by Dorset and Devon County Councils, and the Dorset Coast Forum – a strong and lasting legacy of Forum work

What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.

Who’s been looking after it? 2001 – 2017 Jurassic Coast Team ◦ Hosted by Dorset County Council ◦ Supported by Dorset and Devon CCs, Natural England, Environment Agency… and others ◦ Many staff involved over that period – our thanks to all

The Jurassic Coast Trust

The ‘transition’ from Council led service…

. . to cause-driven charity

Opportunity combined with circumstance

A lot of hard work by a lot of people

We thank you… …and we won’t let you down

ld r o W e g a t Heri e Sit

Independent charity Office in Bridport Dedicated staff team Committed trustees Fantastic volunteers

A new mandate

Our Vision for the future… … is that everyone loves, understands and values the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Our Mission Our mission is to enable everyone to have the best possible experience of England’s natural World Heritage Site, whether they want to learn, enjoy, work or study

Aims To protect the Jurassic Coast and its setting To engage with people and organisations To deepen our understanding of, and people’s connections with the Jurassic Coast To sustain the organisation financially and demonstrate exemplary governance

For now and for future generations A strong Jurassic Coast identity and a strong Jurassic Coast Trust can only be good news for the environment and the visitor centres, museums, businesses, community groups, residents and visitors for whom the Jurassic Coast is important

What next Business Plan and delivery plan Ambitious work programme Build and re-build relationships Visual identity refresh Sustainable revenue sources Build on our past – the giants

Pick up a postcard to take away, it tells you more about us To ensure the future protection of the coast – We need your help!

And pop in if you like, we are only in Bridport…

Our thanks Dorset and Devon County Councils, Natural England, the Environment Agency, and all of our many business and individual sponsors and supporters. . . … and of course the Dorset Coast Forum

Big legacy to build on A opportunity-driven transition Very exciting time Get involved Thank you