Press coverage 2026-27

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 2026

Rural Funding Digest articles on a monthly basis include details on WMT grant funding

9th April 2026

News & Star: The Cumberland News article related to Keswick war memorial references War Memorials Trust (although the charity does not approve any contractors so the article information is wrong)

3rd May 2026

Norfolk Heritage Explorer links to war memorial records whic reference War Memorials Trust or War Memorials Online on Norfolk Heritage Explorer

12th May 2026

The Irish News article references War Memorials Trust guidelines in relation to adding names related to a project in Comber

3rd June 2026

Wirral Globe article discusses concerns about the condition of the Central Park war memorial noting War Memorials Online have been approached for comment.

12th June 2026

Dailymotion - Kent Online/KMTV video from Kent Chronicles includes an interview with WMT Director discussing Gravesend war memorials

20th June 2026

IHBC Context article discusses WMT's Bulletin

27th June 2026

The Northern Echo article discusses works to Victoria Road Methodist Church war memorial in Darlington

29th June 2026

Chesham Town Council article discusses works to Chesham war memorial and advice from WMT

20th July 2026

Kindora article on earlier funding programme, now closed

26th July 2026

Connected Voice article on grant funding

Central Bedfordshire Council article highlighting WMT advice and how to access

Surrey Association of Local Councils article regarding booking a training event being delievered by WMT

27th July 2026 

Westmorland Gazette article about works to Pennington war memorial