The Preston Trust was established in 1990. It is a registered Charity and has as its main objectives:

  • To enhance and preserve Preston for the benefit of all the villagers and visitors.
  • To secure the preservation and protection of features of historic or public interest, including the village’s history.
  • To promote high standards of planning and architecture.
  • To support financially and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers and in particular, its children and senior citizens.

Since its formation, the Trust has provided financial support for many village projects and organises a number of initiatives and popular annual events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and Trail, Preston Village Day, the Christmas Tree lighting and carols at the Red Lion, and a bi-annual village litter pick. The Trust is committed to working in close co-operation with the Parish Council  and St Martin’s Church though it is mindful of retaining its independence and the need to avoid duplication of effort.

For a report of our activities please see Why The Preston trust Matters

The Trust also runs the Preston News Service which enables a fast email distribution of events and notices concerning the village and its people. This reflects The Trust’s general mission to build a community together.

If you live, work or spend time in the village, and aren’t already members, please do consider joining. For more information please see our Membership Letter for 2024 and Membership Form for 2024 or

The affairs of the Trust are managed by an elected Committee who meet regularly throughout the year and currently are:

Trustees

Adrian Hardy
Jacqui Clayden  – Secretary
Liz Hunter
Rae Reynolds – Treasurer
Vicky Pullinger
Wally Steele – Chairman

We Need Your Time And Energy To Keep Going

The Preston Trust, like other parish organisations including Preston Parish Council and the board of The Red Lion, rely on volunteers joining our committee. Like the others we have found a direct approach the most effective way to recruit rather than public appeal. Since the pandemic we have been unable to attract new committee members. All of the committee are passionate about Preston, you (our friends and neighbours) and this small charity which does so much.

Two of the committee stood down in October 23 and one new team member joined us. Another two are being realistic that they may have to stand down in 2024. Rae and I burnt out running some of the services and delivering three major events (Rae was The Trust representative on and chaired the Coronation committee) in 2023. We desperately want to stay on but need to focus on direction and design, rather than service and event delivery.

We are actively looking for new committee members to help the team run The Trust.

Wally Steele – Chair, The Preston Trust

For information about joining the team please