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The Second Division Kohima Museum and Memorial Trust

The Second Division Museum And Memorial Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1177539
Status
Registered
Registered
March 13, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
KOHIMA MUSEUM
IMPHAL BARRACKS
FULFORD ROAD
YORK
YO10 4HD

Activities

Promote understanding of the deeds of the 2nd Infantry Division during 1942?46 within the Burma Campaign, with focus on the Battle of Kohima, by displaying current and future collections at the museum. Assist in the maintenance of 2nd Infantry Division memorials in York and Kohima. To assist with maintenance of other memorials around Kohima, including the memorial to Maj Gen Grover in Jotsoma

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are As Follows:(a) To Advance Education Of The British Second Infantry Division During World War Two Within The Period 1942 And 1946 And To Interpret The Role Of The Division Further Within The Overall Conduct Of The Wider Burma Campaign Under Command Of The 14Th Army, With Especial Focus On The Battle Of Kohima, By The Establishment And Maintenance Of A Museum Containing A Display Of The Cio’s Current Collections And All Future Acquisitions Relating To The Burma Campaign.(b) The Fostering Of Patriotism And Good Citizenship By:(1) Assisting In The Maintenance Of, And Where Necessary The Refurbishment Of, The British Second Infantry Division Permanent Memorials To Those Who Gave Their Lives At The Battle Of Kohima Located In The Minster Gardens, York, And The Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery In Kohima.2) At The Discretion Of The Trustees Where The Original Sponsors Are No Longer Maintaining Their Permanent Memorials, Assisting In The Maintenance Of Other Battle Of Kohima Memorials In The Vicinity Of Kohima, Particularly The Memorial In Jotsoma To Major General Grover And His Officers And Soldiers Of The British Second Infantry Division.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
North Yorkshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £3,966 £1,629
Dec. 31, 2023 £1,962 £372
Dec. 31, 2022 £1,642 £324
Dec. 31, 2021 £492 £271
Dec. 31, 2020 £1,700 £1,713

Trustees

Name Appointed
Brigadier Greville Kenneth Bibby CBE (Chair) March 13, 2018
Colonel IAN ROBERT HARGREAVES BENG MSC March 13, 2018
Kelsey Coleen Loveless Nov. 4, 2022
Lt Col Thomas William Skinner Jan. 17, 2024
Michael Tickner July 6, 2022
Professor Simon Richard Ditchfield March 13, 2018
Robert Street Jan. 12, 2018
Robin McDermott March 13, 2018
Simon Sole Oct. 31, 2025