About the SBPT

The Somerset Building Preservation Trust

The Somerset Building Preservation Trust works to save the architectural heritage of Somerset for YOU and the nation as a whole.  Historic buildings that would otherwise be lost through dilapidation and neglect are restored.  They are then converted into a variety of uses - a tithe barn into a community hall, some 16th century almshouses into social housing, an 18th century Congregational Chapel into an area for the local community to enjoy exhibitions …… and much more. 

The latest project is the restore Castle House (Grade 1 listed), which comes within the curtilage of Taunton Castle for which very generous funding has been received.  This has been from Viridor Credits in the sum of £330,000, Garfield Weston Foundation for £50,000, an anonymous donation of £10,500 and £10,000 (and still growing) from personal donations.   We are SO grateful to our funders.  We are awaiting the results of applications from more possible funders with whom we have been in touch.

Dip into this site to discover all you want to know about the SBPT and how you, too, can become involved in its activities by becoming an Associate or Life member.  Every year we visit historic buildings which are not normally open to the general public.  

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR VISITS CLICK ON "BECOME A MEMBER" - OR CONTACT -

the SBPT Secretary, Erica Adams on Tel/Fax 01823 669022 or Email erica.adams131@btinternet.com    Web site  www.sbpt.info

For details about the 2012 William Stansell/SBPT Awards, click on

"William Stansell/SBPT Awards" in the right hand column.  Application forms can be downloaded there.