The Guinness Trust, part of the wider Guinness Partnership, is a major housing organisation, providing social housing and services across the country. The Trust was established with £200,000 from Edward Cecil Guinness, great grandson of the founder of the Guinness Brewery. In 2007, the organisation reported providing accommodation for more than 100,000 people in over 50,000 homes. Charity no. 208076. Source: www.guinnesstrust.org.uk