NATIONAL TRUST ZIMBABWE

1. NATIONAL TRUST ZIMBABWE INTO CONFERENCE Entebbe, Uganda, October 2013 “Cultural Diversity for Responsible Development” Unlocking our diverse potential The National Trust of Zimbabwe: “Our experiences and some lessons learnt” “Heritage is precious: treasure it”

2. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 This presentation covers the following issues: • NTZ - History and Background; • NTZ – Experiences: National Environment and Financial/Operational issues; • Challenges and Lesson Learnt; and • Ethnic diversity and the future.

3. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 NTZ - History & Background • Origins and legal form • Operational structures • Current properties and services offered

4. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Origins and Legal Form • Origins – justification and deemed necessity in 1960 • Legal form • NTZ - Act of Parliament CHAPTER 25:12 NATIONAL TRUST ACT Acts 23/1960, 24/l962 (s. 2), 37/1963, 32/1964, 82/1964, 57/1972 ( s.34), 37/1977 (s. 22), 41/1978 (s. 34), 12/1982; R.G.N.s 801/1963, 214/1964, 217/1970, 923/1972; 22/2001 (s. 4); S.Is 566/1979, 236/1980. • Council of Trustees

5. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Operational structures • NTZ: • Council • “Head Office” – secretarial, treasury & membership functions • Sub-Committees: • Regional/Site Committees (every property/project) • Specific – Marketing, Financial, Media “KISS” principles

6. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Current properties and services offered • Fort Gomo Kadzamu,Penhalonga • La Rochelle Estate, Imbeza Valley, Penhalonga • Mabukuwene, Bulawayo • Murahwa’s Hill, Mutare • Rhodes Nyanga Historical Exhibition, Rhodes Nyanga National Park • Sebakwe Poort, Kwekwe • Worlds View, Nyanga

7. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 La Rochelle (our “flagship”) A leading Professor of Architecture described it as follows: “La Rochelle is a rare example in Africa of a major early Modern Movement (in architectural terms) private house, and almost unique in Zimbabwe, given the quality of its architectural detailing and of its interior decoration, especially in the Fantasia room and the Peacock cottage.” 

8. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 La Rochelle • First impressions – colonial architecture/history • Digging deeper – Courtauld’s social responsibility and development initiatives • Community – future benefits/opportunities in line with Courtauld’s vision and commitment

9. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Rhodes Nyanga Historical Exhibition • First impressions – colonial architecture/history • Digging deeper – Community/Education – future benefits

10. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Worlds View, Nyanga • First impressions – place of beauty for tourists • Digging deeper – Community employment and commercial activities

11. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Murahwa’s Hill , Mutare First impressions – just a place of beauty for tourists Digging deeper – Community, Environmental, Education – future benefits

12. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Mabukuwene, Bulawayo Fort Gomo, Kadzamu, Penhalonga SebakwePoort, Kwekwe

13. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Services Offered • NTZ membership: • Free entrance to NT properties worldwide that have reciprocity with NTZ; • Free entrance to NTZ properties in Zimbabwe; • Quarterly Newsletter; • Smart partnerships - Discounted tickets at Theatre; Free entry to National Galleries; Discounted Photographic Studio Sessions

14. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Services Offered (cont.) • Properties: • Environmental – Birding, Indigenous trees/fauna/flora, Aloes/Orchids, different species of butterflies, beetles, moths and dragonflies, woodland/mountain walks • Tourism - Accommodation, Event hosting (small conferences, weddings or company retreats), camping and caravanning, existence of the only Braille trail in Zimbabwe, for the enjoyment of partially blind people to experience nature. • Education - Historical - Exhibitions of Manyika African culture, early European contacts, fallen heroes and tribal chiefs and Viewing historical sites i.e. the Ziwa Iron Age settlement

15. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Experiences Financial implications of bequeathed/donated properties The effects of an economic meltdown The effects of sustained political uncertainty The absence of business acumen and vision The lack of demographic representation - internal & external The low profile and incorrect public perceptions

16. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Challenges The rebuilding & sustainability process – “back to business” Re-focussing for the long term future - “all inclusive” Funding for refurbishment and development towards long term sustainability Resources/skills for bankable proposals/management plans Marketing and PR skills – to raise profile, address incorrect perceptions and expand membership and operations

17. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Lessons learnt Financial Business approach to all NTZ’s affairs/responsibilities Funding - economic viability/sustainability (NTZ & every site/project) Skills – use volunteer professional services & interns Resources – work with INTO/Global Heritage/other NGO’s Operational Register a National Trust or not? YES Structure/operations - KISS principle Good communications essential – internal & external Value for money – members and public Empower local committees –passionate/committed to local projects Place of business/point of contact/centralised records

18. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Lessons learnt (cont.) Operating Environment Colonial/elitist perceptions – PR/marketing/”All Inclusive” Periodic reassessment of NTZ aims & objectives Demographic representation (starting with local communities) Community focus (not property focussed) Overall aim – service to the local community in addition to the public Work with local community leaders/chiefs Education – major future opportunity Use media wisely/effectively Develop smart partnerships Help inform the public of the importance of “heritage”

19. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Ethnic Diversity • NTZ has yet to achieve this important priority • Community based projects will encourage local leaders’ involvement/commitment • Provide services/benefits to the local community • Become and remain “relevant” – focused strategies/plans • Expand individual & corporate membership base • Seek community service minded business leaders • Work closer with NMMCZ • Embrace “Cultural Diversity for Responsible Development”

20. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Current Activities – plans for the future Theme – “Back to Business” NTZ: • Strategic marketing plan (5 years) • Business strategies (5 years) • Financial/operational management plans (1 year) Properties: • Financial/operational management and development plans for every site (1 year) • Bankable proposals for development funding • Refurbishment, development and sustainable operations implemented • Other • Smart partnerships – NMMCZ, History Society (Heritage Houses), Environmental Clubs, Arts & Culture Associations & Educational Institutions

21. National Trust Zimbabwe: INTO Uganda 2013 Thank you for attending this presentation and for your attention! Questions/Comments? Should you wish to contact the NTZ our email address is: ntzimbabwe@gmail.com Copies of my business card are available “Heritage is precious: treasure it”