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The National Trust of Zimbabwe
May 2013

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1. Introduction

This booklet provides details about the National Trust of Zimbabwe (NTZ). We hope that you enjoy reading it and become a member in order to take advantage of the many benefits that the NTZ offers.

2. History

The National Trust was originally founded in the United Kingdom in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they set up the National Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings. More than a century later the National Trust remains very much alive and a similar sister organization, The National Trust of Zimbabwe was established in 1960 by the National Trust Act with the same aim of protecting and managing properties for future generations to enjoy.

Some of our properties are held in perpetuity so that their future protection is secure. The others are open to visitors and we are constantly looking at ways in which we can improve public access and on-site facilities.

3. Governing body

The National Trust act is assigned to the Minister of Environment and Natural Resource Management. It is administered and controlled by a Council consisting of a President and not less than 10 or more than 20 members of whom not more than 18 are elected at an annual general meeting of members and three are appointed by The Ministry.

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