# THE JOHN TOWNSEND TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1127209
- **Other names:** MONKSHILL FARM, ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN MARGATE, WESTGATE COLLEGE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 16, 2008
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1127209


## Contact

- **Address:** ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN, VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE
- **Postcode:** CT9 1NB
- **Phone:** 01843227561
- **Website:** www.johntownsendtrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1A TO EDUCATE AND CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTIES IN COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS (INCLUDING SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE ALSO DISADVANTAGED IN OTHER WAYS) AND WHO HAVE NEED OF EDUCATION AND CARE BY VIRTUE OF THEIR DISADVANTAGES AND DIFFICULTIES;1B TO PREPARE SUCH PERSONS FOR LIVING, AND TO ASSIST THEM TO LIVE, WITHIN THE COMMUNITY;1C TO RELIEVE AND ASSIST SUCH PERSONS WHO REQUIRE PROLONGED CARE BY SUCH MEANS AS ARE THOUGHT FIT WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THEM;1D TO MAKE GRANTS TO SUCH PERSONS OR ASSIST OTHER CHARITIES (INCLUDING ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN MARGATE THE TRUSTEE) IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS OR ANY OF THEM;1E TO RELIEVE AND ASSIST SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS;IN EACH CASE GIVING PREFERENCE:FIRST TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18; AND SECONDLY TO YOUNG PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25.2 TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AS TO THE NEEDS OF SUCH PERSONS AND TO TRAIN THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM.3 TO TRAIN INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO EDUCATE AND CARE FOR SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** Our mission is to educate and care for d/Deaf children and young people or young people with communication difficulties, who may have additional needs, for a positive future within work and their communities, preparing them for a positive future. We provide education, care, therapy, medical support, independence training and residential care

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NATIONAL.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| July 31, 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| July 31, 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| July 31, 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| July 31, 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| July 31, 2014 | £13712111 | £13315390 | £14685666 | 402 |
| July 31, 2013 | £14506118 | £12736716 | £13963945 | 386 |
| July 31, 2012 | £12119905 | £10523798 | £10577543 | 390 |
| July 31, 2011 | £12840339 | £12580508 | £11312436 | 330 |
| July 31, 2010 | £12757732 | £11992373 | £10615796 | 350 |



## Trustees

- **PAUL ANDREW SIMPSON** (Chair) — appointed July 25, 2011
- HIS HON JOHN COLYER QC — appointed July 25, 2011
- LINDSEY ROUSSEAU — appointed July 25, 2011
- WENDY JANE EADSFORTH — appointed July 25, 2011