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The Land Trust

Our People

In recognition of The Land Trust employees are the lifeline of the organisation, without who, we
the commitment wouldn’t be able to grow our site portfolio or deliver charitable outcomes. As of
31 March 2023, we directly employed 47 people: 36 full time and 11 part time.
and hard work
of all colleagues, The Land Trust is committed to training and development of all colleagues. There
the Land Trust are a number of mandatory training sessions each year. However, the mandatory
training is not only to build colleague knowledge and awareness but also to ensure
also seeks to the Land Trust is compliant with legislation in health and safety, data protection
support work/life and information security.
balance in the The Land Trust supported colleagues in developing their skills with 1,197 training
promotion of hours completed over the last 12 months. An average 3.53 days per person.
flexible working Recognising the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, the Land Trust also
patterns. has a team of six colleagues who are qualified mental first aiders. The team are on
hand to support colleagues whenever needed and meet every six weeks to
discuss common themes from contacts and plan in any additional support or
events which may be beneficial to colleagues.
In recognition of the commitment and hard work of all colleagues, the Land Trust
also seeks to support work/life balance in the promotion of flexible working
patterns. Following periods of homeworking during Covid restrictions the
Birchwood office has remained open for colleagues who wish to work in a shared
space, while home working is also an option for colleagues when workload suits.

Some of the Land Trust team
- Silverdale Country Park, Newcastle under Lyme

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