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Spotlight on Sponsors By Celine Leslie, Gravetye Manor

Can you briefly introduce your organisation and tell us what you do? Gravetye Manor is a destination hotel and restaurant near East Grinstead, set within the beautiful Sussex Weald. The Elizabethan manor house features 17 luxurious bedrooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant, all surrounded by world-renowned historic gardens. How long have you been operating in Sussex […]

Innovation Meets Conservation at the 2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

Winners Announced at the American Express Stadium in a Record-Breaking Year for the Trust A vibrant mix of restoration, sustainability, craftsmanship and new design came together as the 2025 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards were celebrated at a major ceremony held at the American Express Stadium, Brighton on Wednesday 2nd July. This landmark event marked the […]

New CEO appointed for Sussex Heritage Tru

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Robinson as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Claire will officially take up the role on 28th July 2025, succeeding Helen Reeve, who steps down after eleven successful years leading the charity to take up a new role with The Outward Bound Trust. Claire joins the Trust […]

Staff Updates at the Trust

We are delighted to welcome Genea Pretorius, who joins the Trust as our new Finance and Office Administrator. Genea is a qualified interior designer with over six years’ experience in the design and construction industry, alongside more than two years in commercial management at an international background screening company. Katya Smith, our Awards and Events […]

Richard Sachs 1935-2025

The Trust is sad to announce the passing of Richard Sachs, a former Trustee and great friend of the Sussex Heritage Trust.  Richard generously supported many of the Trust’s events including the Attic Sales at Firle Place and the Heritage Open Days at Ashcombe Toll House.  Most recently he supported the Bursary Scheme to support […]

Young Hands, Old Skills!

The National Lottery Heritage Fund boosts Sussex Heritage Training Today, the Sussex Heritage Trust is delighted to announce a grant of just over £207,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its Heritage Skills initiative, supporting young people to discover and develop traditional building craft skills crucial to the future of conservation in Sussex. […]

Welcome to our New Trustees!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to the Sussex Heritage Trust Board: Joanna ClarkJoanna is a Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Lewes, bringing extensive expertise in commercial real estate. She advises on all aspects of buying, selling, leasing, and funding commercial property, with particular proficiency in the care […]

Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust launch new bursary to preserve British craftsmanship

Sussex Heritage Trust and Heritage Crafts, is offering a training bursary of up to £4,000 to support a new or early-career craftsperson.  This opportunity is open to individuals based in Sussex, with a preference for those working in traditional building conservation and heritage trades.  In addition to financial support for training, the successful applicant will […]