Vision

The National Trust of Australia (WA) will be the pre-eminent independent organisation promoting the conservation and interpretation of Western Australiaís unique heritage and educating the community about the use of cultural heritage (historic, natural and Indigenous) for the long-term social, economic and environmental benefit of the community.

Mission

The National Trust of Australia (WA) will conserve and interpret Western Australiaís heritage (historic, natural and Indigenous) for present and future generations.

Services

The National Trust of Australia (WA) is a statutory body that delivers heritage services through whole of government appropriations. The organisation delivers services in the areas of property and collection management, natural heritage management and education and learning programs.

Values

Sound Governance

To maintain diverse professional and corporate expertise and best practice procedures for the strategic governance of the National Trust.

To sustain the founding vision of the National Trust, through engagement of members, stakeholders and government in common purpose through strong, cooperative governance.

Corporate Identity

To expand the National Trust movement locally, nationally, and internationally through exploitation of branding and cooperative ventures.

To exercise with confidence a role of community leadership and empowerment consistent with our broad heritage vision.

Sustainable Operations

To achieve a balance of revenue sources to sustain independent operations today and for the future as an entity and in cooperation with the overall National Trust movement.

Leadership

To act in a leadership role in support of positive heritage outcomes for individuals, communities, stakeholders, businesses and governments.

Partnering

To promote active heritage partnering with individuals, communities, stakeholders, businesses and governments at all levels.

Planned Giving (Donations and Appeals)

To utilise the National Trustís reputation and legislated powers to promote ìplanned givingî (including appeals and donations) through individuals, communities, stakeholders, business and governments for community benefit.

Our People (Staff and Volunteers)

To develop, maintain and enhance activities which match the needs and objectives of the Trust with the skills, knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm of volunteers.

To attract, retain and develop skilled professional staff committed to effective implementation of the Trust's objectives.

To work cooperatively, internally and externally, to exploit interconnections and reduce territoriality in the pursuit of positive heritage outcomes.

Accountability

To report the National Trust output of ìConservation of Western Australiaís cultural and natural heritage through the key areas of Properties and Collections, Education and Learning and Natural Heritage in an open and transparent manner in concise and plain English.