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
- Phone
- 01797224762
- [email protected]
- Website
inchelsea.com
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 |