BRIDPORT
MUSEUM TRUST
In November 2002, after 28 years of ownership, West Dorset District
Council handed over the building, collections and staff to the Bridport
Museum Trust, an independent charitable trust set up to manage the
organisation. The Council continues to provide funding and support
to the Trust.
The
Bridport Museum Trust meet at least once every three months to discuss
the management of the Museum and the Local History Centre.
The
Bridport Museum Trustees:
Miss
Sandra Brown, Chairman of the Bridport Museum Trust
Mr Rodney Varndell, Treasurer;
Mr Brad King, Secretary
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The
Bridport Museum Trust aims:
To
tell the story of Bridport from its beginning to the present day;
To provide a positive and accessible approach to learning to encourage
interest in the rich local heritage of Bridport and the surrounding
areas;
To tell the ongoing story of how the rope and net-making industries
has developed our unique heritage; - To develop, manage and preserve
the Museum 's archive and permanent collections;
To offer the community and visitors to the area an enjoyable experience
by stimulating and engaging their curiousity and imagination;
To attain the highest possible recognised quality standards in all
areas of operation and activity.
Committee
Members:
Mr Tom Baldry, Mr Lewis Findlay, Mr Richard King,
Mr Robert McIlwraith, Mrs Carol Murless, Mr Mark Roberts, Mr Charles
Wild, Mr David Young
picture
copyright: crown copyright
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