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The Regimental And Chattels Charity Of The Former Durham Light Infantry

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1174128
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 3, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
23 Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1LU

Contact

Phone
01914901000
Email
[email protected]

Activities

The advancement of education though the establishment and maintenance of a Museum to hold and display artefacts, items and collections connected with the armed services and particular the former Durham Light Infantry. Promotion of the military efficiency of Reserve Army units based in County Durham. Looking after memorials to the Durham Light Infantry and its members.

Objects: The objects of the CIO are:1) The advancement of education for the public benefit by the holding and provision of artefacts, items and collections, connected to or associated with the armed services and in particular the former Durham Light infantry, and the facilitation of the display and exhibition of the same in such manner as the trustees of the CIO from time to time think fit.2) The promotion and efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown, including through:(a) Promoting the military efficiency of the Army Reserve units as are from time to time based in the County of Durham, by improving facilities and amenities of training and service; (b) Creating repairing and maintaining memorials commemorating the deeds of the Durham Light Infantry or the names of its members; (c) Making grants:(i) to the Rifles Benevolent Trust, as renamed or amalgamated into such other charitable organisations from time to time; (ii) towards the upkeep of the Durham Light Infantry Chapel in Durham Cathedral and the Memorial Garden in the Cathedral precincts; and(iii) to public museums relating to British military forces3.1.3 The advancement of culture and heritage related to the armed services, in particular in upholding the traditions of the former Durham Light Infantry and of perpetuating its deeds.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Durham

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £5,273 £656
Dec. 31, 2023 £5,049 £6,052
Dec. 31, 2022 £4,097 £350
Dec. 31, 2021 £14,711 £10,839
Dec. 31, 2020 £3,233 £2,602