Press coverage 2025-26
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.
April 2025
Rural Funding Digest articles on a monthly basis include details on WMT grant funding
11th April 2025
Cowcross Street News article welcoming WMT as a new joiner to Cowcross Street offices
Historic Environment Scotland article on funding which includes an award to WMT
Kidderminster Standard article on WMT grant to support works to Bewdley war memorial WMO/140401
12th April 2025
The Edinburgh Reporter article referrences Historic Environment Scotland funding for WMT
17th April 2025
The Kidderminster Shuttle article on WMT grant to support works to Bewdley war memorial WMO/140401
16th May 2025
Dundee City Council article on WMT grant to support works to Law war memorial WMO/130686
31st May 2025
Christian News article regarding theft of war memorial plaques at Christ Church on Luton Road in Chatham WMO/76556. WMT provied advice about best conservation practice and appropriate repaits to historic plaques
The Oban Times historical article on Colonel Cameron memorial WMO/154690
14th July 2025
Chester Dee Radio article on The Albion Inn in Chester which is listed in Telegraph's 500 Best Pubs. It mentions that the pub has held events to raise money for WMT
27th July 2025
Bridport News article on WMT grant to support works to St Mary's Bells war memorial WMO/301705
2nd August 2025
BBC News article regarding potential relocation of WMO/249130. Mention of War Memorials Trust is inaccurate - WMT is a charity separate to IWM.
17th August 2025
Herefordshire Council article links to WMT grant info and War Memorials Online
Lancashire Evening News article regarding potential relocation of WMO/249130. The information about WMT requirements is wrong - the charity has not powers to determine what happens to a war memorial. It is ultimately the decision of the custodian
2nd September 2025
Somerset Live article refers to WMT but the charity does not have the ability to grant 'official war memorial status' as there is no such thing. It may mean it could be added to War Memorials Online
8th October 2025
The Herald article on potential war memorial legislation in Scotland
26th October 2025
Tameside Radio article on stonemasons who worked on projects WMT has provided advice on
4th November 2025
BEFS article highlighting WMT Trustee recruitment
9th November 2025
Gov.uk news release article highlighting proposed UK government funding boost for war memorials to be delievered by WMT
National Heritage Memorial Fund article highlighting proposed UK government funding boost for war memorials to be delievered by WMT
Mirror article highlighting proposed UK government funding boost for war memorials to be delievered by WMT
11th November 2025
The Government Says article highlighting proposed UK government funding boost for war memorials to be delievered by WMT
14th November 2025
Heritage Alliance article highlighting WMT Trustee recruitment
3rd December 2025
Shields Gazette article on war memorial that was for sale being successfully relocated WMO/283021
11th December 2025
Council for British Archaeology article highlighting call for new Contributors to join War Memorials Online to help monitor the condition of war memorials
28th December 2025
York Press article on WMT grant to support works to St Lawrence Church window war memorial WMO/237800
