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The Cutty Sark Trust

Charity Registration No. 1080462

The Cutty Sark Trust is an independent charity which owns and runs the sole surviving tea clipper, Cutty Sark. The ship is the iconic Gateway to the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. For over 50 years she has been the flagship of the area which now attracts over six million visitors a year. The Trust’s mission is to ensure that Cutty Sark is preserved for this and future generations as a rich cultural resource for all. The ship was undergoing a major conservation project when fire swept through her in May 2007. For more information please visit www.cuttysark.org.uk

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Raised so far: £2,437,561.19

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An Update From Richard Doughty, Chief Executive, Cutty Sark Trust

On 21 May 2007 a major fire swept through Cutty Sark. Media images suggested a unique icon of world maritime history gone forever. Amazingly, we learned very quickly that less than 2% of the fabric from her working life as a sailing ship has been lost. We are remarkably lucky – Cutty Sark is still here.

At the time of the fire, the ship’s masts, gear and deckhouses and saloon , along with half of the historic planking had been removed for conservation or storage. Of the remaining planks only a few were badly damaged and even so we have been able to remove the charring so they can be rehung. More importantly, we found out that the ship’s iron frame has not distorted significantly.

Our overall project vision is not compromised. We can still lift the ship 3m above her current position to allow visitors to walk under her uniquely shaped hull. We can pursue our active treatments for corrosion, stress and wear and tear. We aim to reopen in early 2010 when Cutty Sark will be relaunched as a landmark visitor attraction and inspirational museum for all.

We still do not know what caused the fire. We are waiting for the police report to be issued; the ship is technically still a crime scene.

Momentum on the project has been sustained since the fire. Now for the first time since she was built, the iron frame is fully exposed as 80% of the hull planks are now off. A third of the ship has now been cleaned with a wet abrasive process exposing foundry marks not seen since 1869. The bowsprit and rudder have now been removed for conservation. The poop has been raised to expose the metal work underneath.

On 25 January we received the best news of all: the Heritage Lottery Fund announced it would award our project an exceptional grant of £10m. Carole Souter, Director of the HLF, said, “The Cutty Sark is an amazing testament to our maritime heritage and one that we felt passionately must be protected for another century’s worth of enjoyment.”

This incredible support means we have now raised £30m of the £35m needed to save the ship, made possible by the generosity of companies, trusts and thousands of individual well-wishers from around the world.. We still have £5m to raise but we now have confidence to turn our vision for Cutty Sark into a reality.

Please join with us now on the last leg of our voyage by donating – together we can raise Cutty Sark’s masts again!

Thank you for your support

	Donation by toby 14/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hard luck Germany but better then nothing Donation by Pat 02/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Valerie Deacon 20/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	She's part of our heritage Donation by Janet 15/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It's no so much but I'am a retired man and no so rich.I'am modeling the Cutty Sark Donation by Carlos Echagüe 01/06/08	£5.00
	Donation by Anonymous 26/05/08	£150.00
	Donation by Josh G 21/05/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A worthwhile cause and something that the Mayor Boris and the Government should be giving greater support! Donation by Michelle Ward 21/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by dave jepson 21/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	To preserve this amazing ship for the future generations Donation by Simon Goldsworthy 21/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For all those that have yet to experience this magnificent ship Donation by Paul Reynolds 21/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	RISE AGAIN Donation by MIKE JONES 21/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Memories Donation by Rob Tolfts 21/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In memory of my wife Mary and our days in Greenwich Donation by John Hume 20/05/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Not much, but hope this helps Donation by Annie Woods 20/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Resolute & proud Donation by jackie 13/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I saw her and hope to see her again. Good luck! Donation by Dorota 12/05/08	£10.00
	Good luck Donation by Motoki Ohori 07/05/08	£20.00
	Can't wait to see it fully restored. Donation by Halina 25/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nick Prior 23/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by CLH 02/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In memory of Cape Horner Erik Langels 1910-1999 Donation by peterlangels 30/03/08	£50.00
	In memory of my grandfather Robert Jones Donation by Jenny Jones 13/03/08	£20.00
	In memory of ALL the seamen who gave their all for Queen & country Donation by James (Robbo) 10/03/08	£10.00
	For her future Donation by Matti Ahrelma 08/03/08	£400.00
	Donation by Alberto Coscia 18/02/08	£10.00
	In memory of Tea Man William D Bennett, Melbourne Australia 1930 - 2008 Donation by Jenn Roberts 17/02/08	£50.00
	God speed in your restoration efforts! Donation by G. Thomas Vargas 15/02/08	£20.00
	I will see her, raised out of the ashes - i know! Donation by Frank Grohs from germany 14/02/08	£7.00
	She was closed when I finally got there in 2004. Hopefully I will have another chance. Donation by Mary Hogg 13/02/08	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£44,535.19
Offline donations:	£2,393,026.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£9,361.95

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