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The Melksham Almshouses Charities

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1154575
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 13, 2013
Legal form
CIO
Area of benefit
The Districts Of Melksham Town Council And Melksham Without Parish Council

Address

Address
The Toll House
41 Islington
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8QL

Contact

Phone
07961591694
Email
[email protected]

Activities

The provision of almshouse accomodation to benefit persons over the age of 50 who are in financial hardship.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are For The Public Benefit:(1) The Provision Of Almshouse Accommodation In The Property Known As The Fowler Almshouses, Melksham, Wiltshire For The Benefit Of Persons Over 50 Years Of Age Who Are In Need Or Financial Hardship And Living In Or Near The Districts Of Melksham Town Council And Melksham Without Parish Council ("The Area Of Benefit"); (2) Such Charitable Purposes (A) For The General Benefit Of The Poor In The Area Of Benefit ; Or (B) Which Are Beneficial To The Inhabitants Of The Area Of Benefit As The Trustees Decide.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Wiltshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £33,516 £46,546
Dec. 31, 2023 £32,536 £63,284
Dec. 31, 2022 £33,962 £35,695
Dec. 31, 2021 £32,957 £32,384
Dec. 31, 2020 £30,400 £39,579

Trustees

Name Appointed
Patricia Ann Aves (Chair) Aug. 20, 2013
Adrienne Westbrook Sept. 24, 2025
Anne Sullivan Jan. 14, 2026
Caroline Andrewes Oct. 31, 2017
Philip John Doel Nov. 1, 2021
Robert Shea-Simonds Oct. 1, 2019
Rev CHARLES THOMSON Nov. 1, 2021
Saffi Rabey May 30, 2021