Legacy

It all started when…

The Clan Trust was established in 1968 by the late Robert Alston of Witton Hall, North Walsham, Norfolk.

With no heirs, but an outstanding sense of community and generosity, Robert decided to make a legacy of all his land, the farming business and his considerable equity portfolio.

To manage the legacy, the assets were split into two sections. To lead by example and indeed fitting with Robert’s intentions to support the young in agriculture, the farming business was given to his then farm manager, William Donald.

The land and equity assets were put into Trust, registered as a charity and a limited company.

Inaugurating the Trust at his 60th birthday, Robert appointed nine trustees to take care of its affairs henceforth. Over time the baton of responsibility has been passed on to carefully selected successors.

His words from the Clan Trust Foundation Book can be viewed here.