Forest of Eversley Trust

The Forest of Eversley is a largely undeveloped rural area with a special character and ecological value arising from its historical development. Situated in north-east Hampshire and bounded to the north and the west respectively by the Rivers Blackwater and Whitewater, it stretches from Hawley to Heckfield and covers some 6500 hectares. In 1989 it was designated by Hampshire County Council as a Countryside Heritage Area.

Relatively undiscovered, it also contains a wealth of historical interest, including prehistoric sites and some important and very attractive buildings and landscapes. Its varied and largely unspoilt scenery also provides potential for a wide range of recreational and educational activities.

The Forest of Eversley Trust was formed in 1992 with the help of Hart District and Hampshire Country Councils as a Company limited by guarantee and having no share capital. It is also a registered charity. It is run entirely by volunteers, and supported by grants and subscriptions from a wide membership of Parish Councils, Local Societies, and individuals.

Its objects are:

• To conserve and enhance for the public benefit the natural beauty and amenities of the Forest of Eversley together with the wildlife flora and fauna native to it
• To conserve and preserve buildings of architectural, public, or historic interest within the Forest of Eversley
• To advance the education of the public in all aspects of the heritage and natural beauty of the Forest of Eversley and to promote and undertake research and to publish the useful results thereof, and
• To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for education, recreation or other leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare with a view to improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area.

Membership

Membership of the TRUST is open to any person or organisation or individual subscribing to any of the objects of the TRUST.

Managing Members (entitled to serve on the Board of Management)	£7.50 p.a.
"Friends" Members	£5 p.a.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary at the registered office below.

The TRUST makes representations on planning issues, improves and maintains footpaths and stiles, publishes a quarterly NEWSLETTER and an INFORMATION PACK containing Walks and information of historical, archaeological and architectural interest.

DIRECTORS:	The Viscount Tenby (President)
	P N Todd (Chairman)	N D Beazley	L C Brown
	J H Eastwood	M R Mann	Bramshill Parish Council
	J R Smith	P M Martin	Eversley Parish Council

COMPANY SECRETARY: L. F. Fay, FCCA, ACIS
Company Registrations Number 2753216 England
Registered Charity Number 1061653
Registered Office: Kingsley House, The Street, Eversley, Hants RG27 0RL
Tel: 0118 973 2026

Last updated 22 April 2007
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