article_snippet: In an attempt to try to broaden the appeal of Britain grand properties, bosses yesterday launched a ten-year strategy that includes plans to ‘
article_snippet: ’ Tim Parker, chairman of National Trust, added:
article_snippet: National Trust is also putting a renewed emphasis on the great outdoors in the spirit of National Trust founder Octavia Hill, who campaigned to provide open spaces for the poor.
article_snippet: As part of that goal National Trust is working as a consultant body with councils in Sheffield, Manchester and Coventry, to look at new ways to maintain and fund urban parks.
article_snippet: National Trust National Trust hopes to use National Trust experience in establishing endowments - the funding model that National Trust uses to conserve many of National Trust historic houses - to help set up new funding models for green city spaces.
article_snippet: Mr Parker, a businessman who recently took over as chairman from outspoken journalist Sir Simon Jenkins, said outdoor space is a key way to broaden the National Trust’s appeal.
article_snippet: ‘The fantastic opportunity for National Trust National Trust is that we are not confined to buildings - we have lots of parks
highlights_snippet: National Trust launches ten-year strategy for Britain's stately homes .
  