Macclesfield Silk Heritage Trust is an independent charity established in 1987 to champion the incredible history of Macclesfield and the surrounding area through its collections and museums, which today includes The Old Sunday School, The Silk Museum, Paradise Mill and West Park Museum.

"Our vision is to create an innovative and exciting museum and heritage offer for Macclesfield, providing inspiring experiences for our visitors through our unique collections and remarkable heritage buildings. Our mission is to celebrate and share the extraordinary story of Macclesfield; a story of creativity, industry and enterprise."