In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings—
“the interim period” means the period commencing on the new constitution date and terminating on the date of the passing of this Act;
“the National Trust” means the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty;
“the National Trust Acts” means—
the National Trust Acts 1907 to 1971; and
the National Trust (Northern Ireland) Acts 1907 to 1953;
“the new constitution date” means 1st September 2005 (being the new constitution date as determined in accordance with the scheme);
“the new council” means the council of the National Trust as constituted in accordance with the scheme;
“the old council” means the council of the National Trust as formerly constituted in accordance with the National Trust Acts (which ceased to exist in accordance with the scheme on the new constitution date);
“the scheme” means the scheme given effect by the Charities (National Trust) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/712); and
“the trustees” means the Board of Trustees as established by the scheme, or any other body for the time being exercising the functions of trustees of the National Trust.