Rushen Heritage Trust secures further funding for heritage coordinator

Grant provided by Manx Lottery Trust

A non-profit organisation that works to celebrate the history of an Island parish has secured funding from the Manx Lottery Trust to continue contracting a heritage coordinator.

Rushen Heritage Trust says the role brings 'essential time and skills to the organisation' with is otherwise run exclusively by volunteers.

Founded in 2014 the trust’s activities are overseen by a voluntary board of directors who work closely with the heritage coordinator. 

Recent major exhibitions and books have included the 150th anniversary of Milner Tower in 2021 and the 130th anniversary of the Port Erin Marine Laboratory last year. 

Chair of Rushen Heritage Trust Juan Watterson said: "We are thrilled to receive funding for the continuation of this key role which will enable us to fulfil our ambitions for 2023. 

"The trust has achieved so much in the last nine years but relies on generous donations and grants from organisations such as Manx Lottery Trust to whom we’re very grateful. 

'"Our mission is to engage all Rushen residents in some aspect of the parish’s landscape, heritage and culture, by collecting memories, pictures, and artefacts; this grant will help us to do just that."

Chair of the Manx Lottery Trust Stephen Turner added: "It's fantastic to see money from the Dormant Assets Fund being put to such good use; Rushen Heritage Trust does sterling work to bring residents together in celebration of what makes their community unique. 

"We look forward to the events being organised and encourage people local to the area to get involved."