The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust
Also known as: Acts Trust, Michael Murray Acts Trust, The Acts Trust, The Open Travelling Workshop, The Open Workshop
This small charity disseminates a 'learning-by-doing' experience of making, via low-tech, environmentally sustainable & creative means, in order to benefit those who wish to deepen their own innate skills capacity. This was the ethos of the late Michael Murray, craftsman, who formed the trust to help empower and raise people's confidence in the use of their own hands.
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This small charity disseminates a 'learning-by-doing' experience of making, via low-tech, environmentally sustainable & creative means, in order to benefit those who wish to deepen their own innate skills capacity. This was the ethos of the late Michael Murray, craftsman, who formed the trust to help empower and raise people's confidence in the use of their own hands.
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Frequently asked questions about The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust
What does The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust do?
This small charity disseminates a 'learning-by-doing' experience of making, via low-tech, environmentally sustainable & creative means, in order to benefit those who wish to deepen their own innate skills capacity. This was the ethos of the late Michael Murray, craftsman, who formed the trust to help empower and raise people's confidence in the use of their own hands.
When was The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust registered as a charity?
The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 1982 as charity number 285618. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust?
The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOSEPHINE ANN BINMORE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust operate?
The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Michael Murray Arts Crafts Trades Skills Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285618.
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Also Known As
- Acts Trust
- Michael Murray Acts Trust
- The Acts Trust
- The Open Travelling Workshop
- The Open Workshop
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- 30 July 2026
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