Bardsey Island Trust
The Bardsey Island Trust own Bardsey Island. The Trust's aim is to promote the island as a place of scientific, historical and special spiritual interest.
About the Bardsey Island Trust
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For information about our current Trustees please click here.
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The 2023 Trustees' annual report and accounts here.
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In 1978 a campaign was launched to buy Bardsey from the Hon. Michael Pearson (Lord Cowdray). The campaign was led by dedicated Bardsey enthusiasts from all over the UK and supported by many Welsh academcis and public figures, as well as the church in Wales. The island was bought in 1979.
Our Aims
As a registered charity the aims of the Trust are:
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to protect the wildlife and delicate ecosystem of the island
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to encourage people to visit the island as a place of natural beauty and pilgrimage
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to undertake scientific study and educational programmes
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to protect the buildings and archaeological sites
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to promote the artistic and cultural life of the island
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to engage in farming to benefit the island’s diverse habitats
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Patrons
The Bardsey Island Trust is honoured to have Bryn Terfel and Peter Greenaway as Patrons.
Staff
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Emyr Glyn Owen
& Mari Huws
Island Wardens
Administrator
Siân Stacey
Prif Swyddog
Aron Llwyd &
Lois Roberts
Seasonal Accommodation Wardens
Owen Rickards
Buildings Conservation Manager
Gwenllian Hughes
Projects Officer
Theo Shields
Artists in Residence
Co-ordinator
Acknowledgements of Support
The work of the Trust is supported by its members, by donations and by the work of volunteers. We are grateful to all those whose generous support makes it possible for us to maintain the island for the benefit of all.
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Financial support has also been received from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Gwynedd Council Culture SPF Fund, Architectural Heritage Fund, WCVA, LlÅ·n AONB and the UK Government Enterprising Communities. (2022)