in 2008 The Trust was formed in 1967, its purpose being "to preserve property and buildings of architectural and historical interest in the county for the benefit of the nation". It is both a registered charity and a
company limited by guarantee. The money employed by the Trust originated in a single grant made at the time of its foundation by
Wiltshire County Council, funding which has been described by the Trust's President
Lord Lansdowne as "a revolving capital sum". Since 1967, the Trust has been instrumental in a number of projects for the restoration and conversion of historic buildings large and small. At the end of a project, the restored building is sold, so that the Trust can recover the money laid out and look for a new project. The restoration projects of the charity have included the following buildings: Barton Farm,
Bradford on Avon (sold 1975); Number 23,
South Wraxall (sold 1982);
Wilton Windmill, near
Marlborough (completed 1976); Number 3, High Street, Marlborough; Numbers 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23 and 25, Church Street,
Calne (1987–1992); The Well House,
Derry Hill (2002–2003); The Ostler's House, at the Hare and Hounds
public house,
Pickwick (2003–2004); The Apple Store,
Rowdeford School (2006); and The Granary, Manor Farm,
Yatesbury (2006–2007). The Trust is a member of the Association of Preservation Trusts.
Devizes Assize Courts The Trust assisted
Kennet District Council with a study into
Devizes Assize Court in 2006–2007, and in 2018 supported the establishment of Devizes Assize Court Trust, a charity which bought the building and aims to restore it to provide a new home for
Wiltshire Museum. == People ==