West Country Horological Trust

We all know that there are few qualified and experienced clock or watch restorers in the South West.  It is also true that a number of the people who are currently practising in the field will be retiring in the not too distant future, leaving a distinct gap which will need to be filled.

The West Country Horological Trust was established in July 2000 to advance the education and/or training of individuals aspiring to become horologists who reside in Devon and Cornwall and in parts of Somerset.  The Trustees are selected from your Branch Committee and is registered with the Charities Commission. 

The Trust obtains its income primarily from the donations of branch members at the regular Wednesday meetings and also from the net proceeds of the annual auction.   As yet, because of its small size (total assets are around £15000), the trust has been unable to offer anything other than token support to a limited number of individuals.  We need to build up to a substantial sum before we will be in a position to seriously influence education and training.

It may not be well known that donations to the Trust attract income tax relief at your top rate. The Trust can reclaim standard rate income tax, and you can set the donation against any liability for higher rate taxation if you use GIFT AID.  Please contact the treasurer for further information.  The current treasurer is George Thomas who can be contacted via the branch email (bhi.sw.auction@btinternet.com).

The Trust would welcome legacies.  This has the advantage that money left in this way reduces your inheritance tax commitment

The Trust would like to build up more quickly in order to make an impact.  Please consider donating whatever sum can be afforded using either of these means.