Godinton House Preservation Trust

Who we are

The Godinton House Preservation Trust (GHPT) was established by Alan Wyndham Green in 1991 as a charitable trust to secure the preservation of Godinton House and its contents, grounds, and parkland ‘for the public benefit’. The GHPT, consisting of a board of Trustees, was entrusted with caring for Godinton and its wider estate in 1996 and continues to do so today.

From 1996 onwards, the Trust embarked on a major renovation project to restore and stabilise the house, garden, and collections; this was the most extensive work undertaken on the house since the early part of the 20th century.

Alan made it clear to the Trustees that he did not want the house to become an impersonal museum after his death. This consideration is a key part of the working ethos of Godinton today and the house itself is open for guided tours, as it was in Alan's time. This ensures a personal experience of the property, welcoming visitors as guests and maintaining the atmosphere and characteristics of a family home.

The Trust continues to preserve Godinton for the benefit, appreciation and education of the public, not simply as a museum but as a living house, gardens, and estate.