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The City of Durham Trust is a local civic society and registered charity.

Our purpose is to celebrate, protect and enhance the heritage and landscape of the City.

The Trust is dedicated to giving a strong and independent voice to ordinary people who:

  • care about where they live and everything that makes the City of Durham such a special place;
  • have a store of knowledge and want to make a meaningful contribution;
  • want to participate in and influence planning in order to keep the City distinctive and liveable;
  • are keen to balance heritage and growth and to put sustainability at the heart of planning for the City.

Latest News

Trust Talk 22nd November

Between Abbey Gate and Water Gate: the fascinating history of St. Cuthbert’s Society’s South Bailey…

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Trust AGM 2025

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WHS Plan consultation

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Age Friendly Housing

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