# WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1166931
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 4, 2016
- **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=1166931


## Contact

- **Address:** KATERYN HEYWOOD HOUSE, BERKELEY COURT, THE FOREGATE, WORCESTER
- **Postcode:** WR1 3QG
- **Phone:** 01905317117
- **Email:** admin@wmcharities.org.uk
- **Website:** www.wmcharities.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:-(A) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS INCLUDING BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO INDIVIDUALS, OR TO ORGANISATIONS WHICH PROVIDE RELEVANT SERVICES; OR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS;(B) TO CARRY ON FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY THE BUSINESS OF THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE FORM OF ALMSHOUSES AND AFFORDABLE SOCIAL HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS; AND (C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY PROMOTING EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BEING THE CITY OF WORCESTER, THE PARISHES OF POWICK, BRANSFORD AND RUSHWICK AND THE AREA OF THE ANCIENT PARISH OF LEIGH, ALL IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTERSHIRE, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT.

**Activities:** Helping Worcester City people in financial need by providing grants of essential items or services not provided for by the state. Assisting organisations who help Worcester City people in need. Provision of affordable social housing in Worcester City. The promotion of Education to those in need from the City of Worcester the Parishes of Powick, Bransford, Rushwick and the Ancient Parish of Leigh.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Worcestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1431303 | £1600448 | £14460209 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1424235 | £1535491 | £14651791 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1429147 | £1478042 | £14773341 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1488443 | £1333273 | £14893637 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1842939 | £1068874 | £15442557 | 5 |



## Trustees

- **Richard Boorn** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 2, 2016
- Alan George Tidy — appointed April 1, 2025
- CLIVE SKIDMORE — appointed March 27, 2024
- GRAHAM HUGHES — appointed March 28, 2007
- Geraint Thomas — appointed Aug. 23, 2016
- Helen Davis — appointed April 1, 2025
- Jill Desayrah — appointed July 26, 2023
- Kirsteen Borthwick — appointed Feb. 26, 2025
- MARGARET JONES — appointed Feb. 28, 1996
- MARGARET PANTER — appointed April 29, 2009
- PAUL DENHAM JP — appointed Aug. 26, 2005
- PAUL YORKE GRIFFITH MBE — appointed June 2, 1984
- RON RUST — appointed Nov. 30, 2011
- Roger Edward Berry — appointed March 25, 1987
- Roger Knight — appointed Sept. 24, 2014
- SUE OSBORNE — appointed March 2, 2003
- Tracey Biggs — appointed May 24, 2023