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 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 |