Thank you for 30 years of support

28/07/2023

Over the coming weeks, we will be celebrating in a number of ways but for now, we want to take the opportunity to say thank you.

Today, UKAHT turned 30 years old. For three decades, we have had the privilege to conserve Antarctica’s unique heritage, share the continent’s ever-evolving stories and enable others to see and experience Antarctica differently through innovative technology, art and culture.

Over the coming weeks, we will be celebrating in a number of ways but for now, we want to take the opportunity to say thank you.

Thank you

Thank you to all the individuals and organisations who have been invaluable in supporting the preservation and celebration of Antarctic heritage. From our stakeholders and supporters to donors and collaborators, your commitment has played a crucial role in protecting this precious place for future generations. The interconnectedness of the natural environment, scientific exploration, heritage and human endeavour calls for a global team effort and we are honoured to be part of this collective mission. Together, we strive to uphold the spirit of the Antarctic Treaty and ensure the peace, science and enduring legacy of Antarctica. Thank you for joining us on this extraordinary journey.

A message from our Damoy team (Credit: Jo Bradshaw/UKAHT)

A message from our Chair of Trustees

“UKAHT was founded thirty years ago “to advance the education of the public in particular by the preservation and protection of their Antarctic Heritage”. This report describes our journey from being a small funding-raising group in the 1990s to becoming the respected operational organisation that we are today. Our management of heritage sites on the Antarctic Peninsula has enabled us to establish our reputation in the field of preservation and protection. Our aspiration is for us to become equally well known as the source of information, education and knowledge of Antarctic heritage in its widest sense. Our achievements and our future success depend of course on people. We have an engaged group of trustees, a professional executive team, and a growing group of donors and supporters. I hope you will be inspired by our story.”

– John Pye, Chair of Trustees, UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

John Pye is UKAHT's Chair of Trustees (Credit: © John Pye)

A message from Ranulph Fiennes

“For 30 years, UKAHT has achieved a huge amount to preserve the tales of human endeavour and scientific exploration in Antarctica. It’s all in the name of making sure future generations can learn from our tales of triumph, adversity and failure and that these important moments are never forgotten. I urge you to remain an ambassador for this remarkable continent and its future. Share Antarctica and its stories. Consider how you can make a difference. And join me in supporting the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust in any way you can.”

– Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Vice Patron, UK Antarctic Heritage Trust.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is UKAHT's Vice Patron (Credit: © Gary Salter)