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The Corporation Of Winchelsea

Winchelsea Corporation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1192506
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 24, 2020
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
The Court Hall
High Street
Winchelsea
TN36 4EA

Contact

Activities

Winchelsea Corporation oversees the preservation and maintenance of Winchelsea Court Hall and Medieval Town Gates, maintains and manages Winchelsea Museum, and fulfils the ceremonial functions associated with its role as an Ancient Town of the Cinque Ports Confederation.

Objects: 1. To Preserve The Historic Traditions Associated With The Role Of Winchelsea As An Ancient Town Of The Cinque Ports Confederation. 2. To Promote The Preservation And Maintenance Of The Historic Court Hall And Town Gates Of Winchelsea And Any Other Land And Properties Thereon In Its Charge.3. To Hold The Court Hall And The Three Town Gates (New, Ferry And Strand) As Designated Land For The Purposes Of The Charity. 4. To Oversee The State Of The Court Hall, Three Town Gates Ensuring They Are Preserved For The Public Benefit, Working With Other Agencies To Maintain Their Appearance. 5. To Maintain And Manage A Museum For The Public Benefit Providing A Record Of The Town Of Winchelsea And Its People.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
General Charitable Purposes, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
East Sussex, Kent

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £39,347 £46,805
Dec. 31, 2023 £24,812 £23,052
Dec. 31, 2022 £21,111 £17,931
Dec. 31, 2021 £14,511 £19,206

Trustees

Name Appointed
Peter Cosstick (Chair) April 13, 2020
Alison Clare Casey April 1, 2024
Berenice Scott April 22, 2019
Christopher Chappell April 1, 2024
David Merrifield April 17, 2017
Ian David Kingham April 10, 2023
John Rodley April 1, 2013
John McNeil Clarke April 18, 2022
Jonathan Albert Murphy April 1, 2024
Michael Melvin April 12, 2004
Philip Edward Mack April 21, 2025
Rev David Page April 21, 2014
Stephen John King April 5, 2021