As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, The Roman Baths Foundation has welcomed ten new trustees to its board. Established in 2015, the independent charity has been instrumental in driving fundraising and advocacy to ensure the long-term sustainability of The Roman Baths. Over the past decade, the Foundation’s efforts have transformed how audiences experience the historic 2,000-year-old site through the support of The Archway Project which delivered:
- The Clore Learning Centre: a purpose-built education hub where, to date, 50,000 people have taken part in learning sessions and 27,000 participants in wellbeing courses, creative workshops, and social prescribing programmes.
- The World Heritage Centre: a free visitor hub introducing Bath’s UNESCO status, welcoming 300,000 visitors and supporting 74 volunteers over the last three years.
- The Roman Gym & Laconicum: opened to the public in 2023, offering a unique glimpse into ancient wellbeing practices through immersive projections and interpretation and welcoming 3.6million visitors since opening.
With new trustees and a renewed sense of purpose, the next chapter will focus on fundraising for an ambitious programme of research that explores both the archaeological site and the Museum Collection. This work will help shape a future transformation that is inclusive, relevant, and inspiring for all.
Chair of The Roman Baths Foundation, Robert Halton, said, “The Roman Baths Foundation exists to make heritage meaningful for everyone. Over the past decade, we’ve successfully created inspiring spaces for learning, wellbeing, and discovery. As we look to the future, I’m thrilled to welcome ten exceptional new trustees whose expertise and passion will help us deliver our most ambitious plans yet. Together, we will ensure the stories we tell advance knowledge and public understanding of The Roman Baths and continually challenge and question through research and scientific exploration.”
To learn more, make a gift and help shape the next decade of The Roman Baths Foundation, visit www.romanbaths.co.uk
