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Thundridge Old Church Action Group

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1202921
Status
Registered
Registered
May 3, 2023
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
3 MEADOW VIEW COTTAGES
COLD CHRISTMAS LANE
THUNDRIDGE
WARE
SG12 7SW

Activities

To conserve and maintain with public access the listed tower and graveyard of Thundridge Old Church and remove the current threat of demolition of this oldest and last visible reminder of 1,000 years of local occupation and worship. To research, bring to life and share the history of the church, medieval moated enclosure, surrounding River Rib valley and the remarkable people and events.

Objects: To Preserve For The Benefit Of The Residents Of The Parish Of Thundridge And The General Public, The Grade Ii Listed Tower And Graveyard Of St Mary And All Saints' Church By Conserving And Maintaining Them In Sound Condition With Public Access And Removing The Threat Of Demolition By Creating Conditions By Which Ownership Can Be Transferred From The Diocese Of St Albans. To Research And Advance The Education Of The Public In All Aspects Of The Church?s History, The Scheduled Monument Within Which IT Is Sited, Known As Thundridgebury Medieval Moatedenclosure, The Immediate Environs Including The 16c Remains Of Thundridgebury House, The Managed Landscape And Registered Park And Garden Of Youngsbury And The Unspoiled Historic Surrounding River Rib Valley. To Promote The Preservation And Maintenance Of The Same Locality As A Green And Recreational Space To The Benefit Of The Environment And The Health And Welfare Of The Public. Nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With [section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (scotland) Act 2005] And [section 2 Of The Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008]

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Hertfordshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £1,593 £279
March 31, 2024 £6,235 £255

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr David Blowers (Chair) May 3, 2023
Christopher Melluish May 3, 2023
Emma Blowers May 3, 2023
Sarah Junke Nov. 3, 2025
Simon Constance Nov. 12, 2025