NATIONAL TRUST BANS CATHOLIC FILMMAKER FROM ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE CITING "RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION"

The National Trust has refused to grant filmmaker Christian Holden permission to film at St Cuthbert's Cave, a historic site in Northumberland associated with the patron saint of Northumbria.

Holden, a UK based Catholic filmmaker, was commissioned to produce a documentary exploring the Way of St Cuthbert, following a US university professor and his students along the saint's historic path from Melrose Abbey to Lindisfarne.

The National Trust declined the request, citing a policy against filming with "religious affiliation." The Trust also expressed disapproval of Holden's website because of its religious themes.

Voice for Justice UK argues this amounts to unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, which names religion as a protected characteristic. As a registered charity entrusted with preserving the nation's heritage, the National Trust has a duty to ensure all groups, including Christians, are treated fairly.

The National Trust stated "We do not have a formal policy about religious filming at our places" and will review the decision.

TAKE ACTION

1. Contact National Trust Director General Hilary McGrady demanding reversal of the discriminatory filming ban. Write to PO Box 7083, Stratford upon Avon CV37 1XE or email hilary.mcgrady@nationaltrust.org.uk expressing concern over religious discrimination.
2. Support Voice for Justice UK defending Christian Holden's case and challenging anti Christian discrimination. Visit voiceforjusticeuk.org to donate to legal efforts protecting religious liberty under the Equality Act 2010.
3. Cancel National Trust membership if you disagree with their anti Christian policies. Contact membership services at enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call +44 (0)344 800 1895 citing religious discrimination as reason for cancellation.
4. Support Christian Holden's documentary on the Way of St Cuthbert by visiting saintant.com to follow the project and donate to independent Christian filmmaking free from institutional discrimination.
5. Report discrimination to the Charity Commission if you believe the National Trust is violating its charitable purposes. Visit gov.uk/complain-about-charity or call +44 (0)300 066 9197 to file formal complaints.
6. Share this story widely on social media using #DefendChristianHeritage to expose the National Trust's policy of excluding Christian filmmakers from sites of Christian significance in Britain.

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