Cousland Smiddy Trust

About

We focus on conserving our heritage – keeping the building alive through meeting the needs of the present - adapting to changed economic and social factors, working the way the blacksmiths always have! We try to: Keep the smiddy at the heart of the community by: – Keeping the smiddy working – Sharing our aims. telling our story far and wide, building partnerships – Engaging villagers in enjoying our local heritage through events – Involving local people in our volunteering opportunities Attract funding by: – Raising funds locally – Applying to external partners for project funds Restore the buildings and environment by: – Careful stewardship – Restoration and development projects – Environmental improvements to provide a resource at the heart of the village. We manage organic allotments an orchard and areas for walking/general recreation.

Where we work