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Gorham's Gift

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
230146
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 5, 1963
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Telscombe.

Address

Address
Brighton & Hove City Council
Democratic Services
Room 167
Hove Town Hall
Norton R

Contact

Phone
01273291259
Email
[email protected]

Activities

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are:(1) The Preservation And Maintenance Of The Listed Buildings In Telscombe Village For The Benefit Of The Public. (2) The Provision And Maintenance Of A Village Hall For The Use Of The Inhabitants Of Telscombe, Piddinghoe, Peacehaven And Brighton Without Distinction Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions, Including Use For: (A) Meetings, Lectures And Classes; And (B) Other Forms Of Recreation And Leisure Time Occupation, With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Inhabitants. (3) The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty In Telscombe, Piddinghoe, Peacehaven And Brighton By Providing: Grants, Items And Services To Individuals In Need And/or Charities, Or Other Organisations Working To Prevent Or Relieve Poverty.(4) To Advance The Education Of The Pupils At Any School In The Area Of Benefit By Providing Grants For Education At The School. (5) To Maintain The Church Of St Laurence In Telscombe Village.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
East Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £144,811 £146,035
March 31, 2024 £131,343 £204,907
March 31, 2023 £124,657 £158,682
March 31, 2022 £126,784 £144,956
March 31, 2021 £122,308 £115,821

Trustees

Name Appointed
Pamela Stiles (Chair)
Cllr Bridget Fishleigh May 22, 2019
Cllr Liz Loughran May 25, 2023
Jessica Gibbons March 18, 2024
Theresa Fowler May 25, 2023