The Carisbrooke Castle Museum Trust: Guardians of Heritage
The Carisbrooke Castle Museum Trust was originally established by HRH Princess Beatrice shortly before her death in 1944 to oversee the operations of the museum. This entity has recently transitioned into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) to continue its mission with a modern framework.
Safeguarding History, Serving the Community
A Museum Trustee has the following obligations:
Financial Stewardship
Ensure the financial viability of the Museum.
Strategic Planning
Provide a framework of plans and policies to define the Museum’s purpose, and monitor the achievement of its objectives.
Advocacy
Act as an advocate of the Museum within the community.
Collection Preservation
Provide for the safety, security, and preservation of the collections
Public Service
Ensure that the Museum serves the public effectively.
Structure of the Trust
The Trust is comprised of 12 Trustees, categorized as follows
Ex-officio
2 Trustees
Nominated
2 Trustees
Co-opted
8 Trustees
Trustees of Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Co-Opted
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
Carol Alstrom
Vice chair
Gillian Burnett
Rosemary Cooper
Peter Ednay
Gill Kennett DL, MBE
Gioia Minghella-Giddens
Peter Whiteman
James Mitchell
Nominated
isle of Wight
Lieutenancy
Anne Longford DL
A representative of
the Volunteers of
Carisbrooke Castle
Museum
Phil Shannon
Ex-officio
Newport &
Carisbrooke
Community CounciL
Matthew Price
Heritage Portfolio,
Isle of Wight CounciL
Jonathan Bacon
