The Land Trust’s endowment model provides a secure and sustainable exit strategy for landowners, ensuring that public open spaces are well-managed for generations to come. By transferring freehold or long leasehold ownership to the Land Trust, landowners remove their ongoing liabilities while ensuring long-term benefits for communities and the environment.
This Treasury-approved model is built on a simple but effective principle: when land is transferred to us, an endowment fund is provided and carefully invested. The returns from this investment generate a stable income that covers the in-perpetuity maintenance of the site, including conservation, landscaping, and community engagement. This removes the risk of funding shortfalls and ensures that green spaces remain safe, accessible, and thriving.
By choosing the Land Trust, landowners can confidently pass on non-operational land to a trusted organisation that not only manages long-term risks but also enhances communities and the natural environment.
We work closely with our clients to tailor endowment levels to the specific needs of each site. Our dedicated regional estates teams, along with trusted managing partners and contractors, ensure that all land is maintained to the highest standards while delivering measurable social and environmental value.