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Land Trust Annual Review 2019

Chair’s report

“ We are making
a difference and

changing lives
for the better.”

The Land Trust celebrates its 15th birthday was agreed that to keep the organisation fresh that
in 2019 and I don’t think anybody could have no member of the board would serve for a period
anticipated how the organisation would grow longer than nine years.
during that time. Through our work across our This year it is the turn of myself, Jeff Moore and
70 sites we are now having a positive impact Jane Garrett to retire. I thank Jeff and Jane for their
on millions of people, whether that be through contribution and I am delighted to hand over the
physical and mental health benefits, providing role of chair to William Hiscocks.
educational and training opportunities or In anticipation of further retirements I am really
protecting the investment people make in their pleased to confirm the appointments of five new
homes through our management of green space trustees who will bring valuable experience in
around residential property developments. areas such as biodiversity, master planning,
finance and investment management.
We are making a difference and changing The Land Trust is well positioned to continue
peoples’ lives for the better. to grow and increase its charitable delivery on
It is with mixed emotions that I write in the pages its sites across the country. I leave it in very
of our annual review for the final time. When we capable hands as it continues to make a positive
established the Land Trust as a charity in 2010 it contribution to so many peoples’ lives.

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