The Heritage Alliance is delighted to welcome the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as our newest member. The Trust is the independent charity that cares for the world’s greatest Shakespeare heritage sites in Stratford-upon-Avon, and promotes the enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s works, life and times all over the world.
Established by Act of Parliament in 1847, the charity is responsible for the care and preservation of the five historic Shakespeare houses – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s New Place, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft. It runs formal and informal educational programmes for people of all ages, in Stratford-upon-Avon and throughout the world via digital learning initiatives. It holds the UK’s largest Shakespeare-related museum and archives open free to the public, a collection which is designated as being of international importance.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust receives no public subsidy or direct revenue funding; it depends on income generated through the support of visitors, donors, volunteers and Friends.