The National Trust plans to cut up to 550 jobs, which constitutes a 6% reduction of its workforce. This decision aims to save costs amid rising expenses due to increased National Insurance contributions and the National Living Wage. The Prospect union warns that such cuts jeopardize the Trust's mission by risking the loss of vital institutional knowledge and skills. The National Trust reports growth in visitor numbers and donations but struggles to manage rising costs, leading to necessary organizational changes to address a £26 million funding gap.
"Our members are custodians of the country's cultural, historic and natural heritage-cuts of this scale risk losing institutional knowledge and skills which are vital to that mission."
"We understand the cost pressures the Trust is facing but management decisions, as well as external factors, have contributed to the financial situation and once again it is our members who will have to pay the price."
"Although demand and support for our work are growing with yearly increases in visitors and donations; increasing costs are outstripping this growth."
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