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About Sustrust

Sustrust, originally known as The Sustainable Trust, was granted charitable status in 2002. We manage 75 acres of estate woodland, providing outdoor education, conservation, and heritage preservation.

Our Mission

We are committed to:

  • Advancing public education in sustainable practices and ecology.
  • Conserving and restoring Cornwall’s natural landscapes and biodiversity.
  • Supporting community-led conservation through volunteering, research and engagement.

Our Governance & Transparency

Sustrust is an independent, volunteer-led charity that relies on donations and grants to fund our work. We do not receive core funding, meaning every contribution goes directly into environmental restoration and education initiatives.

As a charity, we depend on the support of people who care about the environment, and your support is invaluable to us and the work we do. Our accounts are independently examined annually by a suitably qualified Associate Member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners.

Registered charity 1170276

Our Supporters & Past Patrons

We are grateful to those who have shared their expertise with us:

Charles Thomas CBE DL DLitt FBA FSA (1928–2016)

Satish Kumar

Our Founder

Joe & Pip at Giant’s Quoit

“Pip was one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. Not because she made big speeches about what could, or should, be done, but because she quietly got on with doing it and inspired others to join in. Good things have happened in Cornwall, but also in Sri Lanka, because of her.

This place, the restored quoit, which is now in a field named Pip’s Field, is an example of what she achieved and how she did it. She personally worked very hard at projects she took on. Getting the money to buy this land and then to put the quoit back up took a very long time and Pip gave her time and energy with great generosity. As usual however this turned into a scheme involving lots of other people, who may not have known they cared about the quoit to start with, but who got drawn in by Pip’s enthusiasm. I have always felt that one of the very best things about the Giant’s Quoit project was just how many people became involved in all sorts of ways – because of Pip. She helped build communities in a way which few have the gift to be able to do. She was my friend and I’ll miss her – and I know very many other people who were also her friends will feel the same way.”

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