Heritage and historic buildings

The Renwick Memorial, or The Response, is situated outside the Civic Centre in Newcastle. The stunning statue represents Tynesiders leaving behind their loved ones and marching off to war. Given to the City of Newcastle by Sir George Renwick in 1923, the monument was recently renovated and rededicated at a ceremony in 2008. The Trust awarded a grant of £10,000 to help bring this important historic landmark back to its former glory.

Dilston Castle and Chapel have received a grant towards their restoration appeal, the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle receive regular support for their church building and repair funds, The Bowes Railway and the National Railway Museum at Shildon have benefited from grants and the Trust has been a long term support of the HMS Trincomalee Trust at Hartlepool.