War Memorials Trust is dedicated to the protection and conservation of our war memorial heritage. The charity provides advice and guidance on a range of issues, administers grant schemes that can provide financial assistance to those seeking to conserve their local war memorial and campaigns for the care and maintenance of war memorials.
Go to our At Risk section and complete the form.
WMT administers grant schemes that can assist with the conservation of war memorials:
If you would like more information on our grant schemes, or an application pack, click on the above links, alternatively contact War Memorials Trust on 020 7259 0403 / 020 7881 0862 or conservation@warmemorials.org.
War Memorials Trust publishes a series of guide sheets for your information. These are designed to help those involved with war memorial projects and are based on our casework experience. You can download these by clicking on the following links. Alternatively contact our Conservation Officer for any specific information or help with your project.
War Memorials Trust's definition of a war memorial is:
"Any physical object created, erected or installed to commemorate those involved in or affected by a conflict or war should be considered a war memorial. Memorials to civilians and animals should be included."
An extended definition can be found in this document.
The UK Legislation on War Memorials remains based around the War Memorials (Local Authorities’ Powers) Act 1923 with amendments passed later. The legislation allows local authorities to maintain, repair and protect war memorials but does not make it an obligation.
Please find the legislation for either England and Wales or Scotland here.
The Home Office publish War Memorials In England and Wales Guidance for Custodians which can be accessed on the Home Office Website.
Why are war memorials important?
War Memorials Trust believes war memorials are an important part of our culture and history. For further information on this please click here.
