Recruitment: New Trustees, Volunteers and Advisers
We are seeking people of all ages and levels of experience who are interested in historic building conservation to join us as Trustees or Volunteers.
For younger people, we offer valuable opportunities for personal and professional development, leadership experience, and community involvement. We need people who are passionate about heritage, energetic and eager to make a positive impact in safeguarding historic places and shaping the future of the Trust. We welcome first-time Trustees and can provide plenty of support and training.
We are also looking for people with the skills and experience to help bring forward new projects and diversify our activities, either as Trustees or as occasional Volunteer Advisers. We are especially interested in experienced individuals who can offer one or more of the following:
- Successful advocacy, networking and public relations 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
For more details, please download our updated Trustee Prospectus and Application Form. Applications will be considered at any time.
For additional information, follow the links below:
Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25
Environmental Policy and Action Plan 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Charity Commission Trustee Guide
A Low Carbon Future for Duchy Palace Project Summary
Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust is an independent local charity run by volunteers dedicated to conserving the extraordinary built heritage of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its main activity is rescuing historic buildings that are disused or derelict. We want to expand the benefits of our work through engaging more widely with local communities and educational organisations. To do this we are looking to strengthen our Board and are currently inviting applications from all sections of the community to join us as new Trustees or Volunteers.
