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Restoration of Renaissance frescoes - Gavelli, Umbria, Italy
Laikipia reafforestation project - Kenya
Restoration of a pilgrim path - Pontremoli, Tuscany, Italy
Restoration of 13C Madonna and Child - Tuixent, Catalonia, Spain
Development of an education and vocational training centre, Damaraland, Namibia
Restoration of Santa Roma church, Coll de Nargo, Catalonia, Spain
Restoration of La Madonna di Loreto church, Piedmont, Italy
Rebuilding of a footbridge on the medieval Via Francigena, Tuscany, Italy
Development of community-owned tourism lodges, Ethiopia
Restoration of ancient Irini Chapel and its Byzantine Frescoes, Crete
Re-stablishment of access to San Michele Hermitage, Padula, Southern Italy
Conservation of an ancient route and Roman bridge, Sicily
Candles and Conservation - Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan
Restoration of 18C bakery, Dordogne, France
Yew Tree Conservation - Garrotxa, Spain
Restoration of an Etruscan 'Mermaid' Tomb - Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
Restoration of 12 shrines, Rozmberk - Czech Republic
Repair of Azogyres Bridge - Crete
Restoration of San Eutizio Path, Umbria, Italy
Restoration of 2 important medieval statues - Bevagna, Umbria, Italy
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The ATG (Ad Terrae Gloriam) Trust is a registered charity no. 1082542
Trustees: Chris Relleen, Geoffrey Bindman, Vanessa Buxton, Christopher Whinney
Trust Coordinator: Victoria Whitlock
The Trustees are responsible for allocating Trust funds and determining the feasibility and validity of projects.
The Trust supports projects that aim to:
- Protect the integrity of the environment and the beauty of its landscapes.
- Preserve the habitats of rare and interesting flora and fauna.
- Conserve works of art and architecture.
All projects must be:
- Co-funded by local organisations and implemented by the beneficiaries, thereby forging the commitment that helps ensure the maintenance of the project over time.
- Part of an integrated plan to bring sustainable tourism development and selected for their long-term benefit to a local community.
- Accessible to ATG’s clients and the local people.
Project ideas
We are always looking for worthwhile projects to invest in.
Please let us know if you are inspired by something that could be a potential conservation and/or sustainable development project,
in an area we visit and which might benefit from the Trust’s support.
Please contact us by telephone: 01865 315605; or by e-mail: environment@atg-oxford.com
ATG Trust Terms of Reference
Objective Clause:
For the preservation of the natural environment, the historical and cultural heritage for the benefit of local people and visitors.
- ATG Trust should in the main be directly involved in projects but indirect funding may be considered
- Projects should be clearly defined
- Projects should be clearly costed and must be accountable
- Projects should have a clear start date and finish date
- Projects should be sustainable in the long term
- Projects should have local community support, participation (financial or in kind) and ultimately ownership
- Projects should be accessible to ATG Oxford’s clients where possible
- Local, National, EU and international funding should be sought where applicable
How to support the ATG Trust
Everyone who walks with ATG Oxford contributes to the work of the ATG Trust. If you would like to give further support to the trust, or even to a particular project, which you have seen on your travels with ATG, then this is how you can do so:
- Make an individual donation now (You can designate the money for a particular project on a trip you have enjoyed), and tell us if you are a UK tax payer so that we can claim Gift Aid
- Make an annual donation by means of a Covenant
- Buy the ATG Salad book
- Take an ATG Saturday Charity Walk
- Make a bequest
- Attend one of ATG’s special fund-raising events.
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