The Rosslyn Chapel Trust has officially revised its admissions policy to allow free access to the Visitor Centre. This outcome reflects our collective insistence that the site must remain accessible to the local community and the general public. We should take pride in this success while remaining attentive to future …
We, the undersigned, object to the current admissions policy of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust and hereby request that the Director, under the guidance and instruction of the Trustees, allow free access to the Visitor's Centre (i.e. Gift Shop and Cafe) to allow visitors to enjoy the facilities on offer even if they should not require entry to the Chapel itself.
We believe, that in not allowing visitors to access the Visitor Centre for free the Director is not acting in the best interests of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, SC024324 who on the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator's website state that:
"The object for which the Trust is established is to preserve and to promote for the benefit of the nation and the local community, and for use as a place of worship, the 15th Century listed building known as Rosslyn Chapel situate at Roslin, Midlothian, and such other listed buildings as may from time to time be made available to the Trust at Roslin, the surrounding ground and associated buildings (both in existence at the present time or to be hereafter constructed) and the artefacts and others contained therein, and to promote and further the study of the said Rosslyn Chapel, artefacts and others and to make the information obtained available to the general public".
This is taken directly from the Charity's Constitution and describes what the Charity has been legally set up to achieve.
The admission policy of charging people for entrance to the new Visitor Centre is in direct conflict with this legally expressed aim.
I have been reviewing the mission statement of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust to prepare for further correspondence with the Trustees. The comments left by those who signed highlight a widespread desire to engage with the visitor facilities without undue restriction. I intend to present these concerns as a formal request for policy revision.
November 23, 2011
The response to this petition has been truly significant and reflects a shared commitment to the principles of our community. This momentum demonstrates that many people recognize the importance of aligning the facility access policies with the core mission of the Trust.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2011
6 Comments
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Gordon Kennedy
14 years ago
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Ridiculous to gate off a cafe like that. Just want a coffee after a walk in the woods without paying a tenner to get in. Change this now.
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David Walker
14 years ago
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IT IS A PUBLIC TRUST. Stop acting like a private tourist trap and let people in to the shop at least.
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Alan Turner
14 years ago
Featured
A total rip off. You cant even go use the toilets or buy a gift without paying full price for the chapel. Sort it out.
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Karen Brooks
14 years ago
Featured
Just want to pop in for a scone. Why is that so hard?
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Fiona Sanders
14 years ago
Featured
Used to love coming here for lunch but stopped because of the gate fee. Bad for business honestly.
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Susan Townsend
14 years ago
Featured
Living in the village we never go anymore because of this. Makes no sense to block locals from the shop.
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The Rosslyn Chapel Trust has officially revised its admissions policy to allow free access to the Visitor Centre. This outcome reflects our collective insistence that the site must remain accessible to the local community and the general public. We should take pride in this success while remaining attentive to future …
We, the undersigned, object to the current admissions policy of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust and hereby request that the Director, under the guidance and instruction of the Trustees, allow free access to the Visitor's Centre (i.e. Gift Shop and Cafe) to allow visitors to enjoy the facilities on offer even if they should not require entry to the Chapel itself.
We believe, that in not allowing visitors to access the Visitor Centre for free the Director is not acting in the best interests of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, SC024324 who on the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator's website state that:
"The object for which the Trust is established is to preserve and to promote for the benefit of the nation and the local community, and for use as a place of worship, the 15th Century listed building known as Rosslyn Chapel situate at Roslin, Midlothian, and such other listed buildings as may from time to time be made available to the Trust at Roslin, the surrounding ground and associated buildings (both in existence at the present time or to be hereafter constructed) and the artefacts and others contained therein, and to promote and further the study of the said Rosslyn Chapel, artefacts and others and to make the information obtained available to the general public".
This is taken directly from the Charity's Constitution and describes what the Charity has been legally set up to achieve.
The admission policy of charging people for entrance to the new Visitor Centre is in direct conflict with this legally expressed aim.
I have been reviewing the mission statement of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust to prepare for further correspondence with the Trustees. The comments left by those who signed highlight a widespread desire to engage with the visitor facilities without undue restriction. I intend to present these concerns as a formal request for policy revision.
November 23, 2011
The response to this petition has been truly significant and reflects a shared commitment to the principles of our community. This momentum demonstrates that many people recognize the importance of aligning the facility access policies with the core mission of the Trust.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2011
6 Comments
G
Gordon Kennedy
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to gate off a cafe like that. Just want a coffee after a walk in the woods without paying a tenner to get in. Change this now.
D
David Walker
14 years ago
Featured
IT IS A PUBLIC TRUST. Stop acting like a private tourist trap and let people in to the shop at least.
A
Alan Turner
14 years ago
Featured
A total rip off. You cant even go use the toilets or buy a gift without paying full price for the chapel. Sort it out.
K
Karen Brooks
14 years ago
Featured
Just want to pop in for a scone. Why is that so hard?
F
Fiona Sanders
14 years ago
Featured
Used to love coming here for lunch but stopped because of the gate fee. Bad for business honestly.
S
Susan Townsend
14 years ago
Featured
Living in the village we never go anymore because of this. Makes no sense to block locals from the shop.
Ridiculous to gate off a cafe like that. Just want a coffee after a walk in the woods without paying a tenner to get in. Change this now.