About Us

Founded in 2002, the Chichester Harbour Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the protection of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

We believe the strongest method of protection is by direct control through ownership or long leases, and we strive to achieve this end.

We now safeguard over 250 acres of land across 13 sites throughout the AONB, working in close partnership with Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the local authorities and the harbour community.

Our Patrons

Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex

Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire

The Duchess of Norfolk

The Duke of Richmond and Gordon

Sir Jeremy Thomas KCMG

Our Trustees

John Nelson CBE DL (Chairman)

Richard Evans

Professor Sir Malcolm Green

Patrick Green

Peter Henshaw