Sir Robert Lee's Charity
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 216756
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Nov. 5, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary Magdalen
Address
- Address
- 19 East Castle Street
BRIDGNORTH
Shropshire
WV16 4AN
Contact
- Phone
- 01746762487
Activities
The charity makes grants for the relief of poverty to individuals living in the area of benefit ( the Low Town of Bridgnorth). Grants are normally made via referrals from appropriate institutions ( currently Bridgnorth Food Bank is the main referer). The charity also supports other charities/institutions of similar purpose operating in the Low Town of Bridgnorth
Objects: 1. The name of the Charity is the Sir Robert Lee’s Charity2. The objects of the Charity are:to make payments, under any of the following headings, for the benefit either of the poor of the Low Town of Bridgnorth generally, or to such people resident therein that the trustees select.I. Aiding any other organisations of similar purpose established in or near the said Low Town for the relief of poverty or the provision of education.II. Contributions towards: -(a) the provision of materials or equipment for nurses or other carers for the sick and infirm(b) the travelling expenses of patients to and from medical institutions if not met by statutoryauthoritiesIII. The supply of:-(a) clothing or equipment for people entering a trade or occupation, (b) domestic equipment or furnishings for people in need(c) Temporary relief in money or otherwise for people in needThe Low Town of Bridgnorth – Area of BenefitThe boundary of the Charity’s work is defined by the area of Bridgnorth to the east of the River Severn to the ridge of the hermitage, coincidentally the town boundary with Worfield parish, and to the north to include up to the northern edge of the settlement at Fort Pendlestone, and to the south the junction of the Old Worcester Road and the A442 on a line adjoining the river. A map of the area is attached.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- What
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Shropshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £4,056 | £5,530 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £5,535 | £6,360 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £5,503 | £8,730 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £5,223 | £4,610 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £5,165 | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| David Oxtoby | Jan. 1, 2021 |
| Elizabeth Rochelle | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| Nicola Jayne Cooper | May 19, 2022 |
| Ross Edward Ireland | May 27, 2025 |
| Sheila Royle | Nov. 21, 2022 |