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Devon Rural Skills Trust

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity dedicated to safeguarding crafts practiced in Rural Devon. Crafts such as Hedgelaying, Drystone walling etc. We do this by offering courses to the public, running a training scheme that allows young people to learn these crafts allowing them to gain employment with these crafts, and by attending public events to educate the public on Devon's Heritage.

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The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity dedicated to safeguarding crafts practiced in Rural Devon. Crafts such as Hedgelaying, Drystone walling etc. We do this by offering courses to the public, running a training scheme that allows young people to learn these crafts allowing them to gain employment with these crafts, and by attending public events to educate the public on Devon's Heritage.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Frequently asked questions about Devon Rural Skills Trust

What does Devon Rural Skills Trust do?

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity dedicated to safeguarding crafts practiced in Rural Devon. Crafts such as Hedgelaying, Drystone walling etc. We do this by offering courses to the public, running a training scheme that allows young people to learn these crafts allowing them to gain employment with these crafts, and by attending public events to educate the public on Devon's Heritage.

When was Devon Rural Skills Trust registered as a charity?

Devon Rural Skills Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2025 as charity number 1213811. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs Devon Rural Skills Trust?

Devon Rural Skills Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tim Wills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon Rural Skills Trust operate?

Devon Rural Skills Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Devon Rural Skills Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Devon Rural Skills Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1213811.

Details

Address
1a Jesmond Road
Exeter
EX1 2DG
Registration Date
25 June 2025
Status
Registered

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Organisation Number
5254512
Charity Number
1213811

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Trustees

Tim Wills Chair
ALAN COOPER
Also governs 2 other charities
Christopher Mark Baker
David Stephen Dingle
Davin James Foster
Jessica Jordan
Joseph Orpen
Laura May Tunstall
Mathew Howard Stanley Richards
Nicholas Andrew Kirkham
NICK DAWE
Also governs 1 other charity

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