The work of Ipswich Building Preservation Trust
Ipswich Building Preservation Trust was set up by the Council in 1977 with the help of a long-term interest-free loan. It is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Its aim is to act as a “repairer of last resort” in renovating problem, dilapidated historic buildings within the Borough that might otherwise not be repaired. The Trust regularly reviews buildings on the Listed Buildings-at-Risk Register and considers other potential projects.
IBPT operates on a “revolving fund” basis, primarily by purchasing and renovating buildings and then reselling them in their enhanced state to recoup the funding which is then used for further projects. There is both Councillor and Officer representation on the Trust’s Board of Management but all are volunteers who provide a wide range of unpaid professional expertise.
For the latest news on the Trust’s current work, and full information about completed projects visit:
www.ipswichbuildingpreservationtrust.com