Annual Report to 31/3/2024 

Gretton Tower Trust Charity No: 1166722 

Objectives and activities 

The objectives and activities of the Trust relate to the conservation of Gretton Tower (a Grade 2 listed building and associated remains of St Phillip's Chapel of Ease which is a scheduled ancient monument) and returning it to use. The Tower was in a poor state of repair which precluded its use by village organisations. 

Objectives: 

To conserve and maintain Gretton Tower and its grounds for the benefit of the people of Gretton and visitors to the village. 

- maintaining access for village residents and visitors; and 

- integrating use of the tower into village events and festivals. 

Activities: 

Fundraising continues to be difficult due to the nature of the project making grant eligibility a challenge. 

However decisions have been made to maintain the grounds as a natural 

wildflower area as part of the village rewilding strategy, to improve access, and 

informational materials. 

Public Benefit: 

The continued maintenance of the grounds has halted further deterioration of the 

ancient monument. This has allowed the site to be accessible to walkers and for use by 

the village school. The Tower Trust participated in the annual village Christmas 



celebrations illuminating the Tower with a floodlight and decorating it with candles, drawing in many local residents. The Gretton Tower website contains historical and other informational materials.Trustees have regard to the Charity Commissioners guidance on public benefit. 

Achievements and performance 

The maintenance of the grounds ( lawn mowing ) by unpaid local volunteers help to maintain access and amenity of the Tower. 

Other than that, very little maintenance is required. 

Financial review 

A financial statement to the end of March 2024 is supplied. 

Accounts to 31/3/24: 

Income £ 20.20 

Outgoings £ 525.22 

Opening Balance 4946.64 

Donations and fundraising 20.20 

Expenditure 525.22 (insurance premium ) 

Closing Balance 4441.62 

Structure, governance and management 

The Trust uses the Charity Commission Scheme for Charitable Incorporated 

Organisations. 

Trustees are five in total nominated by village organisations, Gretton 

Parish Council (1), Gretton Village Association (3) and Winchcome Parochial Church 

Council (1), and four or five adopted members from the village. Terms of service are 



staggered from two to four years. 

Reference and administrative details 

Operating details:  Gretton Tower Trust  Charity No: 1166722 

Contact addresses: 

Chair 

Mr Paul White 

Old Tower Cottage 

Gretton 

GL54 5EU 

Secretary 

Mr Stephen Hawkins 

Churchwell 

Gretton 

GL54 5EU 

Trustees during this period including re-appointments and new appointments: Paul White (appointed), Gwyneth Cocks (Winchcombe PCC),  Jan Taylor (GVA), Vacancy (GVA), Stephen Parkinson (appointed), 

Bernard Gill (appointed), Stephen Hawkins (appointed). 

Exemptions from Disclosure   None