# MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200253
- **Other names:** MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 2, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1200253


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Guild Cottages, Church Street, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
- **Postcode:** CV37 6HD
- **Phone:** 01789 293911
- **Email:** Chiefofficer@municipal-charities.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1.THE PROMOTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, CONTINUATION, EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.2.THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE FORM OF ALMSHOUSE ACCOMMODATION FOR PEOPLE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISABILITY OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED.3.THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST CURRENT ALMSHOUSE RESIDENTS IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS;4.ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME.

**Activities:** Provision of low-cost, self-contained, low-level supported accommodation (almshouses) for local elderly people of limited financial means. Awarding of grants for a specific purpose to needy individuals and families living within the town boundary of Stratford-upon-Avon.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Warwickshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Timothy Charles Raistrick** | Chair | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Andrew Brian Ridgway |  | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| CAROLE ANN TAYLOR |  | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Christopher Charles Greenly |  | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Emma Louise Chee |  | July 1, 2026 |
| Gillian Anne Perkins |  | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Jacqueline Ann Slora |  | March 10, 2025 |
| John Anthony Waller |  | March 10, 2025 |
| Mark William Sayers |  | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Nathan Conway |  | July 1, 2026 |
| PAUL NEAL SIMMONDS |  | Aug. 2, 2024 |
| Robert Paul Cammidge |  | Feb. 18, 2026 |
| Sally Louise Szarka |  | March 24, 2026 |



## Linked charities

- MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (1200253-1)
- ST JOSEPH&#x27;S HOMESTEAD (1200253-10)
- THE ALMSHOUSES (1200253-2)
- STRATFORD UPON AVON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY (1200253-3)
- STRATFORD UPON AVON CHARITY FOR ALMSPEOPLE (1200253-4)
- CHARITY OF WILLIAM TYLER (1200253-5)
- MARY NEWLAND&#x27;S ALMSHOUSES CHARITY (1200253-6)
- MARY NEWLAND&#x27;S ALMSHOUSES CHARITY (1200253-7)
- THE EMILY PAYNE AND ELIZABETH SAUNDERS HOMES (1200253-8)
- JOHN ROBERTS ALMSHOUSES (1200253-9)



