Manx Museum and National Trust (Manx National Heritage), registered charity 603 on the Isle of Man, serves to protect and preserve the island for futu

Why We Need Your Support

Manx National Heritage is incredible! We look after some of the Isle of Man's most special places, spaces and collections, including historic buildings, landscapes, archives and the Island's national museum of collections, making these available to a worldwide audience.

We want to continue to ensure the Isle of Man remains a special place for people and that our heritage and nature is celebrated by this generation and future generations to come.

Money raised through donations enables us to continue to celebrate the heritage of the Isle of Man.

Donations help to secure the future of our past.

Money raised will be used to...

HELP- develop and care for our collections

SUPPORT- keeping traditional skills alive through training for the people of the island

IMPROVE- facilities and access to the island's heritage

FUND- amazing new projects that benefit the whole of the Isle of Man.

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Race for us, bake for us, paint your face for us! Find out how YOU can fundraise for MNH by contacting our Fundraising Office on 01624 648013 or emailing [email protected]

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Who we are
The Manx Museum and National Trust was originally set up in the 19th century by the Isle of Man’s Parliament, Tynwald, to look after the Islands archaeological sites. The organisation is supported by the Isle of Man Government and Trustees are appointed by Tynwald. On a day to day basis the Trust operates at “arms length” but has close relationships with Government Departments, in particularly with the Department of Enterprise. The Trust also has charitable status and works closely with other voluntary sector bodies such as the Manx Wildlife Trust.

There are up to 11 Trustees who serve five year terms. These are unpaid public appointments. Trustees set the overall direction of the organisation and are accountable to the Manx Community for its performance and effectiveness. As Charity Trustees they also manage donations and bequests to the organisation.

The day to day operations of the Trust are carried out by a team of professional staff. Our team are public servants, employed by the Isle of Man Government, with some appointments funded by our Friends and charitable Trust. We also benefit from economies of scale through access to Government systems and contracts such as insurance, computing and telecommunications.

Increasingly the Trust also benefits from the support of a large team of volunteers and supporters.

Our Executive Team
Mr Edmund Southworth, Director
Mrs Gaynor Haxby, Head of Public Services
Mr Gary Lark, Head of Corporate Services
Miss Kirsty Neate, Head of Professional Services
Mr Steve Blackford, Head of Properties

Our Trustees
Mr Jonathan Hall, Chairman
Mr Malcolm Kelly, Vice-Chairman
Mr Rob Callister MHK, Trustee
Mrs Joan Conway, Trustee
Mr Phil Gawne, Trustee
Dr Catriona Mackie, Trustee
Mr Dave Martin, Trustee
Mr Mark Shimmin, Trustee
Mrs Jennie Thompson, Trustee
Mr John Watt, Trustee
Ms Eva Wisemark, Trustee

We are...
A designated body of the Isle of Man Government linked via the Department of Economic Development
Supported by the Isle of Man Government who provide funding for our core activities and some of our capital projects
A Charitable Trust, Manx registered charity no 603 existing by statute as the Manx Museum & National Trust.
Governed by a Board of Trustees who contribute to our work through their expertise and experience.
The National Museum Service
The National Monuments Service
The National Trust
The National Library & Archive
The National Art Gallery
Farmer, landowner, operator of Tourist attractions, retailer, publisher, events promoter, teacher, advisor, conservator

What we do
Manx National Heritage look after some of the Isle of Man’s most special places, spaces and collections, including historic buildings, landscapes, archives and the Island’s national museum collections, including art, social history, archaeology, natural history, making these available to a worldwide audience. Our professional team also advise on developments and changes in our historic environment and natural landscape, helping ensure the Isle of Man remains a special place for people, heritage and nature for generations to come.

Our Mission
To lead the Island’s community in recognising, understanding, valuing and promoting its cultural heritage and identity to a world-wide audience.
Act as guardian of the Island’s unique heritage and cultural assets
Strengthen the Manx identity and community by giving opportunities for enjoyment, learning and development
Contribute to the national economy and infrastructure by making the Isle of Man a better place in which to live, work and visit.
Research and communicate the significance of Manx heritage and culture
Manage ourselves effectively, efficiently and accountably

Our outcomes:
A sense of time, place and identity for Manx people
Safe and welcoming physical environments at our sites
Creative engagement and inspirational experiences
Learning and personal development opportunities
Positive economic impact and a creative economy
Accessible and safeguarded resources for the understanding of Mann

Our Values
Welcoming
Inspiring
Innovative
Manx