Brampton Preservation Trust is seeking new Members and Trustees as the current Trustees have decided to retire leaving the future of the Trust in doubt.

The Trust was formed as a limited company and registered charity in 1981. At that time many buildings in central Brampton were threatened with demolition and some local people decided to form the Trust to try and protect the town’s character.

The Trust succeeded in rescuing several buildings by acquiring, renovating and reselling them in the 1980s. In 1988 it acquired the redundant Brampton Old Church from the Church of England, oversaw its restoration and has since sought to maintain it and facilitate public access.

Since the 1980s the Trust has endeavoured in various ways to work with the council and encourage it to use its planning powers to protect and invest in the special character of the buildings and public spaces in the area.

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The current Trustees now intend to step back and allow others to carry on the work. If insufficient people come forward, the Trust will need to dispose of its assets and wind up the company.

There will be a public meeting at Brampton Old Church, at the end of Old Church Lane, at 10.30am on Saturday, October 21 for anyone who is interested to learn more about the Trust and what it can do to help the town retain its special character.

Anyone interested in finding out more before the meeting should contact the Trustees through Bob Allan at r.n.allan@btinternet.com.