Press coverage 2024-25
The following are articles, letters and comment pieces from national, regional and local press which include reference to War Memorials Trust or programmes it is engaged in. Please note the Trust takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in these articles. Anyone seeking details of the Trust's work or to discuss a press enquiry should contact the charity.
12 March 2025
Dezeen article references WMT statistics on anti-social behaviour
11 March 2025
Belfast live article discusses the proposed addition of names to Comber war memorial WMO/149768
2 February 2025
Weston Rhyn Parish Council article discusses how long to leave wreaths on WMO/254670
17 January 2025
The Courier article mentions WMT Conservation Officer Andrew McMaster running the London Marathon to raise funds for the charity
13 January 2025
Ledbury Reporter article discusses advice, informed by WMT, from Ledbury Town Council that they will stop cleaning the war memorial to help protect it WMO/91409
12 January 2025
Barnsley Chronicle article on sale of Cudworth Wesleyan Methodist Church Fallen Scholars war memorial which explains WMT's objections WMO/293231
16 December 2024
News & Star article on WMT grant to support works to Ainstable lychgate in Cumbria WMO/172845
15 November 2024
Barnsley Chronicle article on sale of Cudworth Wesleyan Methodist Church Fallen Scholars war memorial which explains WMT's objections WMO/293231
13 November 2024
Cambrian News article features WMT comments on proposed works to Lampeter war memorial WMO/232507
11 November 2024
Daily Gazette article on WMT grant to support works to Shrub End war memorial WMO/137718
9 November 2024
BBC article on WMT grant to support works to Shrub End war memorial WMO/137718
6 November 2024
The Standard article mentions earlier WMT involvement in Ellesmere Port war memorial WMO/147485
3 November 2024
KentOnline article notes WMT objections to proposal to relocate Faversham war memorial WMO/83399
30 October 2024
BBC article on name added to Kiveton Park war memorial WMO/209128
26 October 2024
BBC article on WMT grant to suport works to a project covering Tynemouth - South Africa WMO/106200, North Shields WMO/112083 and Dudley WMO/203694 war memorials
25 October 2024
Chronicle Live article on WMT grant to suport works to Tynemouth - South Africa war memorial WMO/106200
24 October 2024
Northumberland Gazette article WMT grant to suport works to a project covering Tynemouth - South Africa WMO/106200, North Shields WMO/112083 and Dudley WMO/203694 war memorials
23 October 2024
Newcastle Chronicle article on WMT grant to suport works to a project covering Tynemouth - South Africa WMO/106200, North Shields WMO/112083 and Dudley WMO/203694 war memorials
North Tyneside article on WMT grant to suport works to a project covering Tynemouth - South Africa WMO/106200, North Shields WMO/112083 and Dudley WMO/203694 war memorials
13 October 2024
Halstead Gazette article discusses advice, informed by WMT, from Halstead Council that residents should not clean the war memorial WMO/101868
October 2024
McCormicks briefing article mentions ongoing relationship with WMT
22 September 2024
welovestornoway.com article discusses centenary of the Lewis war memorial previously supported by a grant from WMT WMO/145004
2 September 2024
Derbyshire Times article discusses cleaning at Bolsover war memorial which has been informed by advice from WMT WMO/109575
August 2024
Parish Pump magazine article on works to Denston war memorial WMO/150824
9th July 2024
Nottinghamshire Live article discuses further works at Victoria Embankment war memorial where WMT previously awarded a grant WMO/147236
2nd July 2024
Charnwood Council article mentions WMT grant for works to Loughborough Carillon WMO/109113
10th May 2024
House of Commons Library research briefing on War Graves Week mentions WMT
April 2024 and subsequent months
Rural Funding Digest articles on a monthly bases include details on WMT grant funding
