About the Shuttleworth Trust

The Shuttleworth Trust (Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Remembrance Trust) is a registered charity (charity no. 307534). It remembers the last heir of the industrial Shuttleworth fortune, his passion for racing cars and aeroplanes; his love of his Old Warden home, and the agricultural genesis of his wealth.

The Trust exists to promote training and discovery in the knowledge and skills of agriculture and of aviation and automotive technology, with the ambition to be recognised as a world-class centre for skills and experiences.

The Trust is custodian of a world class heritage site, a secure rural estate, a strong College partner, an unbroken century of preserving unique heritage aviation skills, a loyal supporter base and passionate staff and volunteers.

Shuttleworth College

The objects of the charity include provision of a College, which lies at the physical heart of Old Warden Park.

Shuttleworth College is part of the Bedford College Group. It is a specialist land-based College, which offers agricultural and environmental education, as well as animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure courses.

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Our Trustees

Chair of the Board

Tim Routsis

Trustees

Lord Cobham
Patrick Cooper
Roger ‘Dodge’ Bailey
E Andrew Davies
Simon Gardner
Princess Xenia Hohenlohe
Mike Johnston
Richard Graf von Waldburg-Wolfegg
Charles Whitbread
Anthea Harries
Charles Griffiths
John Brown.

Our principles

Our principles guide our working environment decisions

Treat each other with kindness and respect
Make everyone welcome
Learn from our mistakes when things go wrong and bounce back
Equip and support our teams with modern day business skills
Embrace commercial success in a way that respects our traditions
Educate by telling stories and providing experiences
Preserve our unique heritage and keep it in working order

Performance

Find out more about the Shuttleworth Trust’s Performance in our annual accounts via the Charity Commission.

Strategic plan

The Shuttleworth Trust has a clear vision for the future that aims to put the Shuttleworth family story at the heart of the Trust and fuels its ambition to be recognised as a world-class centre for skills and experiences.

The Strategic Priorities that frame our Strategic Plan are:

Invest in modern and heritage skills, training, education and discovery offering opportunities and experiences
Build and implement an ambitious environmental strategy and a clear plan for our estate
Tell the Shuttleworth story and use its characters and heritage to make sense of the site.
Position the Trust as a valued local partner, a salient regional player, and a recognised national brand
Grow and diversify our audience to at least match the growth and diversity of our region
Build financial sustainability with a compelling visitor experience and sensitive commercial activity