Biography
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the independent charity that cares for the world’s greatest Shakespeare heritage sites in Stratford-upon-Avon, and promotes the enjoyment and understanding of his works, life and times all over the world
The objectives of the Trust, as defined by its Act are:
- To promote in every part of the world the appreciation and study of the plays and other works of William Shakespeare and the general advancement of Shakespearian knowledge
- To maintain and preserve the Shakespeare properties for the benefit of the nation
- To provide and maintain for the benefit of the nation a museum and a library of books, manuscripts, records of historic interest, pictures, photographs and objects of antiquity with particular but not exclusive reference to William Shakespeare, his life, works and times
Our vision is to lead the world’s enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s works, life and times.
