West Dean College in West Sussex is internationally recognised for conservation and creative arts. It has one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public. A unique place to study, visit or stay, it is a centre of excellence, creativity and tranquility. Underpinning it all is the vision of founder and Surrealist patron Edward James, connecting today's students and visitors with a rich heritage of arts, craft and creative possibility. The Edward James Foundation which runs West Dean College and Gardens was established in 1964. It is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company no. 6689362 and Charity registration no. 1126084. Peter Benson has been a Trustee of the Foundation since 2002, and Chairman since 2009. A Chartered Accountant, his career with Coopers & Lybrand, now PwC, spanned some forty years, thirty of these as a partner in London.