The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is one of nature’s paradises and is rich in cultural heritage. We exist to protect and preserve South Georgia’s environment and to preserve its history.

On island, including through our management of the South Georgia Museum, as well as from afar we work with all who wish to preserve the island’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations - to redress past damage to its environment, to protect its wildlife, and to preserve the human heritage of the island showing the best and worst of humanity.

Protect and Preserve South Georgia

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The WSI marks the next chapter in our mission to protect and preserve South Georgia’s environment and heritage. It brings together our major projects at, and related to, the island’s former whaling stations.

Work is underway to save world renowned Shackleton heritage, deliver a landmark artwork about South Georgia’s returning whales and create the Whalers’ Memory Bank. Plus, we’re continuing to turn around the fortunes of the island’s native wildlife by helping clean up the former stations and protect whales, albatross, and seabirds.

Whaling Station Initiative (WSI)

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You can support us in a variety of ways to ensure South Georgia’s environment is protected and its heritage is preserved into the future.

You can make a one-off donation or a regular gift, become a Guardian of South Georgia, and even leave a legacy in support of our work. At whatever level of donation you can commit we’ll be so very grateful. We need your help now more than ever.

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The story so far

Since 2005, the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) has transformed South Georgia’s ecosystem. Through the Habitat Restoration project and collaboration with the Friends of South Georgia Island, over £10 million was raised to eradicate invasive species, removing rats and mice. The Trust has also revitalised the South Georgia Museum, managing it on behalf of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) since July 2006 and engaging the public through its collections, displays, and outreach programmes.

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Cruise

Join the South Georgia Heritage Trust for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands in November 2026.

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The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for SGHT (Trading) Ltd, membership number 5666.more here