Transcript Adrian Tissier (PopwerPoint presentation)

Transforming lives…..
Experiences that MOVE, TEACH &
INSPIRE
For the benefit of the nation
in the 21st century
The National Trust was founded on the simple and
enduring idea that people need historic, beautiful and
natural places. They offer us perspective, escape,
relaxation and a sense of identity. NT Strategy
The need of quiet, the need of air, and I
believe the sight of sky and of things
growing seem human needs, common to
all.”
Octavia Hill
Need in the 21st century…
• 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will have suffered
some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime – it is
the most quoted reason for being homeless and
costs society £23 billion per year
• 2 women are killed every week by a current or
former partner
• Depression is the number 1 psychological disorder
in the western world affecting 10 times more people
since 1945 – by 2020 it will be the 2nd most
disabling condition after heart disease
• On average 9% of the UK population will suffer from
clinical depression in their lives
Need in the 21st century…
• 1 million UK adults have a continuing addictive drug
problem
• There has been a 109% rise in people sleeping
rough in the last 5 years
• The number of recorded sexual offences continues
to rise with a 41% increase between 2014 and 2015
21st century realities…
Increasing pace of life
Alienation Terrorist threats
Stress
Nature deficit
Loneliness Family break up
Homelessness
Isolation
Frustration Anger
Disillusion
NT Benefit
“History, beauty and nature can offer an
escape and a way to make sense of a
rapidly changing world. At their best,
experiences of heritage sites and the
countryside offer connection and
understanding.”
Playing Our Part – NT strategy in the 21st century
Shared experience
What are we really about…?
Stories, connection……
And shared experience….
Dance in Trust – High Peak
Finding our feet
Northern refugee centre
F
Stamford military hospital
The Hut