New Lanark Trust

Constitutional objectives

The objects of the Trust shall be to promote and secure by charitable means but not otherwise the restoration and preservation of the historic village of New Lanark which objects shall without prejudice to the foregoing generality include such of the following as in the sole discretion ofthe Trustees shall be considered desirable having regard to the financial and other resources available to the Trust:- (a) the restoration, maintenance and management of those buildings and others in and around New Lanark belonging to the Trust and the maintenance and development of any land and waterways or watercourses belonging to it. (b) securing so far as possible that buildings restored by the Trust shall be occupied and/or put to use with the aim of bringing about the complete revitalisation ofthe village of New Lanark. (c) stimulating public interest both national and international in the village of New Lanark and its surroundings by means of exhibitions, lectures, the publishing of books and pamphlets supporting research work and by the provision of facilities for visitors in and/or near the village. (d) the formation of or assistance to any public museum or public-owned collection of local or national documents, records, artefacts, paintings, photographs, or other antiques pertaining to the history of the village of New Lanark and/or the industrial development of Scotland. (e) assisting the charitable activities of New Lanark Homes in securing the restoration and use of residential accommodation in the historic village of New Lanark.