The William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust is a charity devoted to

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• the study of the cave environment

• educational programmes related to cave studies

• cave conservation.

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It was created in 1962 and became a charity in 1970. It operates a study Centre in Devon where it offers a wide range of activities and publications, manages a residential facility and maintains a library and museum. It is wholly run by volunteers.

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The Trust has many links with a number of other organisations in the UK and across the world. It works closely with the Devon Wildlife Trust and is a consituent member of the British Caving Association.