Our mission – to protect South Georgia’s environment and preserve its history

The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is one of nature’s paradises and is rich in historical heritage.

The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) aims to work with all who wish to preserve the island’s natural and historical heritage for future generations – to redress past damage to its environment, to protect its wildlife now and in the future, and to preserve the human heritage of the island which so clearly shows the best and worst of humanity.

A letter from Sir David Attenborough >
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The Whale Story

COMMENSALIS

The Spirit Tables of South Georgia will inspire the world by telling the whale’s tale at South Georgia. See the story.

About the Whales >

Commensalis

Help us highlight the story of the whale at South Georgia and support research to protect the future of whales, by sponsoring a rivet of Commensalis, an artwork to put the whale at the centre of the Grytviken experience.

Sponsor a rivet of Commensalis >

Protecting Wildlife

South Georgia is home to iconic wildlife, such as whales, albatross, penguins and other seabirds, who are all potentially under threat from human-created issues. Help protect their futures by supporting SGHT

Help protect the wildlife >
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Preserving Shackleton’s heritage

In November 2022, SGHT sent a team of 11 experts to Stromness Whaling Station, to carry out a survey of the site which Shackleton, Worsley and Crean reached in their quest to rescue the crew of the Endurance. Stromness Manager’s Villa, where the three found hospitality and help after their 36 hour non-stop traverse of South Georgia, is in danger of collapsing and being lost forever. With your help SGHT, in partnership with FOSGI and GSGSSI, hopes to save the Villa and remove the oil, asbestos and debris left behind by the whaling industry that poses a threat to both humans and the island’s wildlife.

Watch the story so far and join the rescue mission by supporting SGHT

Join the rescue mission by supporting SGHT >