Inthe News _

During the last six months the Trust has been extremely fortunate in receiving a number of significant bequests. Whilst most attention will inevitably focus on La Ronde Porte, the Trust has also received a number of financial bequests to help its ongoing conservation work. These include a substantial bequest from the late Margaret Bazire, who also gifted two parcels of coastal land in St Ouen’s Bay to the Trust in 2019. Her generosity and altruism is much appreciated. In addition we received the significant sum of £50,000 from the estate of the late Agostinho Pestana, as well as a generous bequest of £2,000 from the late Dorothy Vincent.

Inevitably bequests come in all shapes and sizes but above all it is always heartening when people leave the Trust a legacy as it demonstrates their support for the work of the Trust and ultimately their wish to protect their Island home. La Ronde Porte may be a visible reminder of such wishes but financial bequests are equally as important given that we are independently funded and have significant properties and lands under our care. Without doubt such legacies have helped us to save important historic buildings including New Street and the Foot Buildings, as well as coastal sites such as Plémont. Whilst we cannot thank our benefactors in person we can duly acknowledge their generosity and ensure that their legacies are put to good use in permanently protecting the natural beauty and built heritage of our Island.