The National Trust

Turks & Caicos National Trust

Project Scope

Branding, Social Media Management, Short Form Video Content, Digital Activations, Fundraising Campaigns

Project Status

Ongoing

Stories Behind

The National Trust Turks and Caicos was established to protect, preserve and share the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands for current and future generations. As a non-profit membership organization, it manages several of the nation’s most significant sites, including heritage locations and natural parks, ensuring that these special places remain cherished parts of island life.

From limestone caves to wetland ecosystems and historical plantations, the Trust’s work celebrates both the beauty and the stories that define the islands. These landscapes and heritage sites support biodiversity, cultural identity, and community engagement, making the Trust a central steward of Turks and Caicos’ rich legacy.

The Journey

A key challenge was showcasing the depth of the Trust’s conservation mission in a way that feels accessible and inspiring to diverse audiences, including local residents, international visitors and potential supporters. Many of the Trust’s sites, such as Conch Bar Caves and Little Water Cay (Iguana Island), are ecological treasures that require protection and public awareness to ensure their long-term preservation.

At the same time, the organization plays a role in education, outreach and community involvement, with programs designed to engage young people and volunteers in conservation work. The Trust needed a cohesive brand identity and digital strategy that could communicate these efforts effectively while inviting meaningful participation from all who care about the islands’ future.

Our Approach

We developed a complete brand system that positions the Trust as a professional, credible organization worthy of public support and international recognition. The new visual identity reflects the organization’s dual role as protector of natural environments and keeper of cultural heritage.

Our content strategy prioritized clear storytelling that highlights both natural landscapes and historical narratives under the Trust’s care. We emphasized the connection people have with place—walking through ancient caves, learning about native iguanas, or learning the history of plantation life at Cheshire Hall.

We launched the Trust’s TikTok presence and developed an ongoing program of short-form video content that educates and entertains. These videos bring conservation work to life, showing everything from turtle monitoring to archaeological preservation in formats that resonate with younger audiences and social media users.

A targeted fundraising campaign combined social media content with Meta advertising to drive membership enrollment and sponsorships. Working with local artists and community members, we created content that explains why heritage protection matters and how people can contribute directly to preservation efforts.

Results

The Trust now operates with a cohesive brand identity across all platforms, making it easier for supporters to recognize and engage with their work. The TikTok channel has grown rapidly, expanding the Trust’s reach to new audiences who may not have previously engaged with conservation content.

The fundraising campaign successfully converted awareness into action, with increased membership enrollment and sponsorship commitments. Clear messaging around the Trust’s partnerships—including work with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council—reinforces its credibility as both a local steward and an organization aligned with international standards for responsible tourism and conservation.

With consistent visual identity, educational video content, and strategic digital campaigns, the National Trust Turks and Caicos now has the tools to sustain and grow support for the long-term preservation of the islands’ unique environment and heritage.

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Storytelling & Art Direction

Effective art direction is not about adding noise; it is about removing it to show the essential reality of the brand. We deliver stories that are simple, direct, and impossible to miss.