The St Helena National Trust is an independent not-for-profit organisation which aims to preserve St Helena's environmental and cultural heritage. The Trust was founded on 22 May 2002, the 500th anniversary of Saint Helena's discovery.

Objectives:

- To promote the appreciation, protection and enhancement of St Helena's unique environmental and cultural heritage;
- To acquire and hold in perpetuity land of natural beauty or buildings and objects of historic or cultural interest for the benefitsof people today and of future generation;
- To give the peopleof St Helen a stake inthe future of their unique environmental and cultural heritage;
- To provide opportunities for enjoyment, education, recreation and spiritual refreshment.

The Trust is established by Ordinance and unites in one organisation the Heritage Society, the Nature Conservation Group, the Art and Craft Association, the Dive Club, the Farmer's Association, the Fisherman's Association, the Tourism Associaton and Domaines Français. It is supported by the subscriptions of its members, grants, donations and legacies.