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KHEPT is a non-profit charity whose sole purpose is to preserve and maintain Knebworth House, its Gardens, associated buildings and curtilage for the benefit of the public.
In 1984 Knebworth House was given a new lease of life by the creation of KHEPT. With the support of the local authorities, the Lytton Cobbold family was able to raise an endowment that it gifted, along with a long lease on the House and Gardens, to the Charitable Trust.
In the years that have followed the Trust has made a major contribution to urgent repairs and the general restoration of the House and Gardens. The Trust has also made the House and Gardens available for use for education visits.
In 2012 Knebworth House was designated by Historic England as a priority building at risk. The Trust receives no financial support from the Government and relies on the generous support of visitors and public to restore and preserve the Historic House and Gardens.
The Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust has completed five out of ten phases of a programme of essential repairs to the structure of Knebworth House.
While money is outstanding to complete this programme, the Charitable Trust’s efforts are concentrated on halting the decay of the 500 year-old House and 28-acre garden’s most vulnerable decorative features.
With repair costs continuing to rise and resources continuing to diminish, the battle to save Knebworth House is a battle against time. Costs to complete the essential repairs are currently estimated at nearly £15 million. The Charitable Trust needs to secure an endowment beyond this figure to continue the preservation of Knebworth House.
Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust offers education programmes for students of all ages. Using first-hand source material, our experienced educators bring Knebworth’s extraordinary history to life. This commitment has been recognized by the receipt of the Sandford Award for excellence in heritage education, which the Trust has held consistently since 2001.
The Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust needs your support.
Here are a few ways you can help the Trust continue their vital repairs.
• Visit Knebworth House and Gardens.
Bring your family to visit during our open season (weekends and school holidays March to September).
• Hire Knebworth House and Gardens for your special event.
Book your family wedding, anniversary party or business launch in our unique surroundings.
• Express your support for the Trust to your local and national government representatives.
They have the means to assist the Trust to raise its endowment.
• Make a donation.
Donations are greatly appreciated and can be given via Just Giving.
• Become a Friend of KHEPT.
By donating £1,000 or more you become a ‘Friend of KHEPT’ and can enjoy unlimited free access on public open days to the House, Gardens and Park.
