Fort Amherst Heritage Trust

Who we are

The mission of Fort Amherst Heritage Trust is to restore and protect Fort Amherst and develop it as a premier heritage and leisure attraction.

Our vision is to develop and promote Fort Amherst as a sustainable centre of history and culture within the unique context of Medway’s military heritage.

Our culture and values

Our Aims

-         Enable & Encourage Social Participation
Involve all members of the community including those who are subject to social exclusion or the disadvantaged, with particular focus on young people, removing barriers for participation.

-         Restore & Maintain Fort Amherst
Bring back into sustainable use the grounds and buildings in keeping with scheduled ancient monument status, being mindful of stakeholder and partner organisation’s aims and objectives.  Maintaining public access for historical and leisure purposes.

-         Generate Resources by Raising Awareness of the Mission
Ensure the long-term stability and financial sustainability through income generation and by acquiring grants and third-party support.

-         Achieve Organisational and Operational Excellence
To achieve high levels of governance through well defined policies and procedures.  Value and recognise the contribution made by our staff and volunteers.

-         Create a Research and Archive Facility
Make available the Fort’s research and archive facilities and make it available for all.  Promote and encourage the research of Fort Amherst’s (and associated defence works) significant historical importance from both a military and social perspective.

-         Become a Leading Tourist Attraction
Be recognised and acknowledged as a successful tourist attraction, gaining recognition for the services that are provided to members of the public.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Fort Amherst Heritage Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its work. We aim to provide a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone who works with, volunteers for, visits, uses or supports the Trust.

The Trust values the contribution of people from all backgrounds and recognises that diversity strengthens our organisation, improves decision-making and helps us better serve our community, visitors and heritage site.