Heritage Preservation Institute
 78 St James Street | |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Heritage Preservation |
| Founded | 26 October 2024 |
| Headquarters | 78 St James Street, London |
| Board of Trustees | Duke of York Viscount Sidmouth Baron Huntingdon Earl of Strathmore |
The Heritage Preservation Institute is a non-profit organization established on October 26, 2024. Headquartered on St. James Street in London, the Institute is dedicated to heritage preservation through systematic recordkeeping at the Library of Parliament Hill. It was founded by the Duke of York, the Viscount Sidmouth, and the Viscount Islington.
Mission and Activities
The mission of the Heritage Preservation Institute focuses on documenting and safeguarding significant historical records to ensure their preservation for future generations. This approach facilitates educational and research opportunities while promoting public awareness of cultural heritage.
Governance
The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of its founders: the Duke of York, the Viscount Sidmouth, the Viscount Islington as well as George Coleridge, who was made a Trustee on the 10th of November 2024. John, Prince of Wales, also serves as an honorary Trustee (without any formal powers) due to his position as Royal Patron of the Institute. However, due to his extensive knowledge and research upon the history of the region, he is usually involved in conversation concerning the Institute when the Board of Trustees convenes for their bi-monthly meetings.
The trustees also serve as guarantors for the limited liability non-profit organization. The Royal Patron of the Institute is John, Prince of Wales.
Trustees of the Heritage Preservation Institute
| Portrait | Trustee Name | Tenure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | Duration | |||
|
Sirch Somerset The Duke of York |
24 October 2024 | Present | 59 days | |
|
Charles Wright The Baron Huntingdon |
24 October 2024 | Present | 59 days | |
|
Thomas Carew The Viscount Sidmouth |
24 October 2024 | Present | 59 days | |
|
John Somerset HRH The Prince of Wales |
24 October 2024 | Present | 59 days | |
|
George Coleridge The Earl of Strathmore |
10 November 2024 | Present | 41 days | |