Country

England & Wales

Charity number

1212799

Status

Registered

Registered

April 2, 2025

Legal form

CIO

Address

Contact

Activities

Provide licensed almshouse accommodation to people with restricted personal finances in North Devon. Primarily those aged over 55, but consideration is given to those fulfilling other residency criteria set out in governing documents. Care is not provided as residents live independently. Associated charity providing small education grants to local groups.

Objects: (1) The Relief Of Persons Who Are In Poverty Or Financial Hardship Who Are Resident In The Area Of Benefit, With A Preference For Such Persons Who Are Aged 55 And Above And Are Residents Of Or Registered As Living In The Parish Of Bishop's Tawton, North Devon, By The Provision Of Housing;(2) Such Charitable Purposes For The Benefit Of The Residents In The Accommodation Provided By The CIO Or A Sufficient Section Of Them In Such Manner As The Charity Trustees From Time To Time Think Fit ;(3) To Pay The Costs Of Repairing And Maintaining The Following Memorials In The Parish Church Of Bishop's Tawton:(a) A Tablet On The North Wall Of The Said Church In Memory Of William Henry Law;(b) A Tablet On The Said Wall In Memory Of Thomas Shephard Law;(c) A Tablet On The Said Wall In Memory Of Mary Jane Law;(d) A Stained Glass Window In The West Wall Of The North Aisle Of The Said Church Provided By The Said Mary Jane Law.

Classification

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Other Charitable Activities

What

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Other Charitable Purposes

Who

Elderly/old People, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority

Devon

Trustees

Nearby

• The Law Memorial Houses 0.0 mi
• Bishop's Tawton Parent Teacher And Friends Association (PTFA) 0.1 mi
• Bishops Tawton Village Hall 0.2 mi
• Berryman Trust 0.2 mi
• Badgworthy Trust For The Preservation Of Exmoor 0.4 mi

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