The Lanchester Trust
The Lanchester Trust is the focal point for anything to do with Lanchester. The charitable organisation was formed by three Lanchester enthusiasts, now Trustees: Chris Clark, Eric Baptiste and Malcolm Whitehouse. All are aware of the abundance of talent possessed by the Lanchester brothers: Dr.Frederick, George and Frank and it is because of their desire to enlighten the public that The Lanchester Trust was created in March 2010.
The stated aim of the Trust is to celebrate the work of the Lanchester brothers, not just of Lanchester cars (which were profound) but across the whole spectrum of their activity, from aeronautics to colour photography, from boats and ships to poetry, from manufacturing methods to strategic warfare, from musical instruments to opthalmy, the list is seemingly endless.
A Lanchester Trust Award and a Lanchester Trust Scholarship will be presented to University students and other scholars, each showing Lanchester-type qualities of invention, enterprise and initiative. Financial assistance may be given to other deserving Lanchester-related projects: a permanent Lanchester exhibition is being considered for the public's interest, while maybe the restoration of Lanchester cars of special importance as well as other items can be undertaken. The Trust's website www.LanchesterTrust.org gives more information of the various projects in need of support.
A Lanchester Trust Award and a Lanchester Trust Scholarship will be presented to University students and other scholars, each showing Lanchester-type qualities of invention, enterprise and initiative. Financial assistance may be given to other deserving Lanchester-related projects: a permanent Lanchester exhibition is being considered for the public's interest, while maybe the restoration of Lanchester cars of special importance as well as other items can be undertaken. The Trust's website www.LanchesterTrust.org gives more information of the various projects in need of support.
One way of keeping the great name of Lanchester in the public eye is to continue with the quest to create a prominent sculpture of Dr.Frederick Lanchester as an educational public work of art in the city of Coventry, the place where he lived and worked for over 20 years. The 4-metre-high Sculpture will show many of Dr Frederick Lanchester's designs and inventions, highlighting the incredible work and stimulating the minds of all who see the Sculpture. It will enhance the City area around the highly-regarded University and the iconic Cathedral and will be firmly on the tourist trail. The design has been completed by a University student and the projected completion date is 2012. Watch this space!
However, these exciting ventures require funding from industry and individuals alike; charitable Gift Aid being available to donors. It is indeed wonderful that contributions are being continuously received, some large and some small. Indeed, small donations of £50, £100 or £250 soon mount up if many supporters take part. It is sincerely hoped then that you, your friends and your business colleagues will be able to donate to this worthy cause and join these existing sponsors of The Trust, with the added bonus of being a life-long Founder Member.. The Trustees are unpaid volunteers and they thank you in anticipation of your much-needed support. They would be delighted to hear of your ideas for the future development of The Lanchester Trust.
Chris Clark, Malcolm Whitehouse and Eric Baptiste - Trustees. The Lanchester Trust
"Official home of the Lanchester Legacy trilogy"
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