Fort Amherst is a scheduled ancient monument of local and national importance. It is owned by a charity whose objects are to restore the Fort and open it to the public. The Charitable Trustees need your assistance to continue their good work.

You can contribute to the restoration fund and if you are a tax payer, you can allow the charity to claim a further 28% from the Inland Revenue, from the tax you have paid. That sounds like an excellent idea. No one can avoid tax, but you can make your tax work for a good cause.

The Fort appeals to children of all ages, who love to explore the tunnels and old buildings of the Fort. The Fort comprises over 20 acres of grassy banks, ditches and woodland, all of which needs to be maintained to make it safe for the visitors. This is a major undertaking for the charity, and you can help with a small or large donation of your choice. Perhaps you have grass cutting machinery that you would like to donate to a worthy charity, we are always happy to hear from you, and give credit to our friends.

Children's events are becoming very popular at the Fort and there are ambitious plans to involve more schools, more youth groups, and more young volunteers in the running of the Fort and its fundraising activities. You can help make this possible with a donation to the charity. With more full and part time staff to manage these activities, rather than time-limited volunteers, the charity would be able to run more youth projects. These provide benefits to the youngsters and the Fort, and you would benefit from knowing your donation is helping to change a young person's life experiences for the better.

For more information send an email, or letter to Fort Amherst today, Mark your correspondence for the attention of the Charity Secretary. Your contribution will make a big difference. Keep an eye on this page, in future, for projects that you can help with.