MISSION
The Trust’s main objectives are: to conserve and enhance the beauty of Montserrat; to preserve and rehabilitate historical sites, including but not limited to buildings, monuments, documents, chattels etc; to preserve the fauna and flora of Montserrat; to make the public aware of the value and beauty of the island’s heritage; to pursue a policy of preservation and act in an advisory capacity; to acquire property for the benefit of the island; to attract funds by means of subscriptions, donations, bequests and grants for the effective carrying out of the objects; to compile a photographic and architectural records of the above.
DESCRIPTION
The dedication of its many volunteers has kept the Trust alive and has been vital to the institution completing its many projects. The membership includes the local community, the vibrant Montserrat population now living overseas and many friends of the Trust who make their home on the island.
MANAGEMENT
The Trust’s daily operations are run by an Executive Director who manages a staff of five with its organisational oversight provided by an Executive Board. It relies on a number of Member Volunteers who form a number of Committees who all work with the Executive and staff to achieve the mandate of the organisation. Some important Committees which function to promote the work of the Trust are:
- Historical, Archaeological and Museum Committee;
- Botanic Garden, Wildlife and Vegetation Committee;
- Public Awareness, Membership and Editorial Committee;
- Environmental Education Committee
- Maintenance Committee
The Trust obtains its operating income from fund raising events, the Government of Montserrat, projects, donations and membership’s fees.
Sarita Francis
Executive Director, MNT
Organisation Type: NGO
Email: info@montserratnationaltrust.ms
Tel: 664 491 3086
Fax: 664 491 3046
Facebook: @MontserratNationalTrust
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
President: Dulcie James
1st Vice President: Claude Browne
2nd Vice President:
Secretary: Dorothea Hazel
Recording Secretary: Dorothea Hazel
Treasurer: Roselyn Cassell Sealy
FLOOR MEMBERS
- Carol Osborne
- Lyston Skerritt
- Siobhan Tuitt
- Beth Breuer
- Cynthia Dyett
- Laurine Fenton
Executive Director: Sarita Francis
Admin & Finance Officer: Delmaude Ryan
Exhibition / Librarian Assistant: Jo Diaz-Tye
Receptionist/Gift Shop/Archive Assistant: Oretha Simpson-Greenaway
Gardeners: Philemon”Mappie” Murraine
Trail Guides: Victor Browne