Welcome to our website. . .

. . . where you can read about the aims of the Trust, its history and how it operates and what it has achieved. Also a brief guide to some of Farnham’s historic buildings saved from demolition and disuse.

THE POTTERY SOLD!

On Friday 24th June 2011 The Farnham (Building Preservation) Trust exchanged contracts to sell its freehold interest in the Grade II listed Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham to Mr and Mrs Haines for an undisclosed figure.

Purchased by the Trust in 1998, the Pottery was being offered for sale through commercial property expert Hollis Hockley at a guide price in excess of £400,000.  

It is understood that the new owners will be working with The Farnham Pottery Trust, the ceramics based educational business, to ensure the site’s future as a centre for local pottery and ceramics.

David Graham, Chairman of the Farnham Building Preservation Trust, says: “When we purchased the pottery 12 years ago it was the Trust’s aim to ensure the conservation of the site and its buildings for future generations as a valuable example of local industrial architecture and heritage.  This has been achieved and the sale to Mr and Mrs Haines assures not only the buildings’ ongoing preservation but also its future use as a centre for traditional pottery and ceramics.

“The proceeds from the sale will allow the Trust to move on to other projects in Farnham and reinvest the funds to safeguard the future of other historical properties that are intrinsically important to the fabric and character of the town.”

See the news page for the story of the new life for the Pottery under its new ownership.

WANTED - NEW TRUSTEES

The Farnham Trust is an established registered charity whose object is to preserve historic buildings and architectural heritage for the benefit of Farnham and its environs.  The Trust also influences relevant planning decisions, advises on historic buildings, and can provide qualifying grants.

There are up to three vacancies on the Trust's Council of Management.  Applicants should have local knowledge, an interest in historic buildings, and experience of working at management level.    Expertise in the following  areas would be particularly welcomed.

Legal / Conveyancing,  

Project Management,  

Planning,  

Building Construction / Management,

Treasury / Finance,

Information Technology

Please apply, enclosing  a CV highlighting relevant experience, to the Secretary,

Mrs S. Farrow,  Dippenhall Gate, Dippenhall,  Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5DP,  

email   sfarrow(at)ashgatepublishing.com

Closing date: 24th Feb 2012