1. The Jurassic Coast Trust: walking in the footsteps of giants
Sam Rose
Chief Executive, Jurassic Coast Trust

2. The Jurassic Coast Trust: grandchild of the Dorset Coast Forum
Sam Rose
Chief Executive, Jurassic Coast Trust

3. The Past
The past

12. Dorset and East Devon Coast inscribed on World Heritage list December 13th 2001, Helsinki
Bid led by Dorset and Devon County Councils, and the Dorset Coast Forum – a strong and lasting legacy of Forum work

13. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.

14. Who’s been looking after it?
2001 – Jurassic Coast Team
Hosted by Dorset County Council
Supported by Dorset and Devon CCs, Natural England, Environment Agency… and others
Many staff involved over that period – our thanks to all

16. The Jurassic Coast Trust

23. The ‘transition’ from Council led service…

24. ..to cause-driven charity

25. Opportunity combined with circumstance

26. A lot of hard work by a lot of people

27. …and we won’t let you down
We thank you…

29. World Heritage Site

31. Independent charity Office in Bridport Dedicated staff team Committed trustees Fantastic volunteers

32. A new mandate

33. Our Vision for the future…
… is that everyone loves, understands and values the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

34. Our Mission
Our mission is to enable everyone to have the best possible experience of England’s natural World Heritage Site, whether they want to learn, enjoy, work or study

35. Aims To protect the Jurassic Coast and its setting
To engage with people and organisations
To deepen our understanding of, and people’s connections with the Jurassic Coast
To sustain the organisation financially and demonstrate exemplary governance

36. For now and for future generations
A strong Jurassic Coast identity and a strong Jurassic Coast Trust can only be good news for the environment and the visitor centres, museums, businesses, community groups, residents and visitors for whom the Jurassic Coast is important

37. What next Business Plan and delivery plan Ambitious work programme
Build and re-build relationships
Visual identity refresh
Sustainable revenue sources
Build on our past – the giants

38. Pick up a postcard to take away, it tells you more about us
To ensure the future protection of the coast – We need your help!

39. And pop in if you like, we are only in Bridport…

40. Our thanks
Dorset and Devon County Councils, Natural England, the Environment Agency, and all of our many business and individual sponsors and supporters...
… and of course the Dorset Coast Forum

41. A opportunity-driven transition
Big legacy to build on
A opportunity-driven transition
Very exciting time
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Thank you