# THUNDRIDGE OLD CHURCH ACTION GROUP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1202921
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 3, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1202921


## Contact

- **Address:** 3 MEADOW VIEW COTTAGES, COLD CHRISTMAS LANE, THUNDRIDGE, WARE
- **Postcode:** SG12 7SW
- **Phone:** 01920487264
- **Email:** friends@thundridgeoldchurch.org
- **Website:** https://thundridgeoldchurch.org/



## Activities

**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]

**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.




## 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

- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1593 | £279 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £6235 | £255 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr David Blowers** (Chair) — appointed May 3, 2023
- CHRISTOPHER MELLUISH — appointed May 3, 2023
- Emma Blowers — appointed May 3, 2023
- Sarah Junke — appointed Nov. 3, 2025
- Simon Constance — appointed Nov. 12, 2025