About us

Many of the traditional features of the Devon countryside such as dry stone walls and hedge banks were originally created and maintained by rural craftsmen, using the skills that were passed from father to son. In recent years, these skills have been at risk of being forgotten. The Devon Rural skills Trust was established in 1980 with a view to safeguarding the future of those traditional skills whilst the men and women who practiced them were still able to pass on their knowledge

During this time the Trust has trained thousands of people, enabling them to work professionally within the rural sector and provided many others with the skills and knowledge to practice traditional rural skills in their leisure time.

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a registered charity and is made up of volunteers. If you are interested in joining or would like to make a donation to further the work of the Trust go to our Membership page