# THE REGIMENTAL AND CHATTELS CHARITY OF THE FORMER DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY

## Details

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


## Contact

- **Address:** 23 Regent Terrace, Gateshead
- **Postcode:** NE8 1LU
- **Phone:** 01914901000
- **Email:** cs@mulcahysmith.co.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Durham



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £5273 | £656 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £5049 | £6052 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £4097 | £350 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £14711 | £10839 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £3233 | £2602 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Colonel Harry Edward Shields MBE** (Chair) — appointed March 19, 2021
- Brigadier - Retired Paul Joseph Andrew Baker OBE — appointed Aug. 3, 2017
- Christian Hugh Stuart Swinburne LLB Hons — appointed March 14, 2019
- Colonel Stephen John Hopper TD — appointed March 14, 2019
- Dr KEITH JOHN BARTLETT Ph D BSc — appointed Aug. 3, 2017
- Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hugh Ward — appointed March 18, 2022
- Lieutenant Colonel DARYL DOWDALL — appointed Aug. 3, 2017
- Lieutenant Colonel Timothy John Harris MBE — appointed March 19, 2021
- Major Benjamin John Dyer — appointed March 17, 2023
- Major David Hamilton MSc — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Major General CHARLES SEYMOUR COLLINS DSO OBE — appointed Aug. 3, 2017
- Professor Richard Scothon JP — appointed Sept. 6, 2024