# JOHN TOWNSON AND JOHN WARD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 252168
- **Other names:** JOHN TOWNSON, OLD PARISH CHARITIES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 22, 1967
- **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=252168


## Contact

- **Address:** Dawn Jerman, 5 Townson Close, OLD, NORTHAMPTON
- **Phone:** 01604781252
- **Email:** office@pcold.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1/3 OF INCOME SHALL BE APPLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE PARISH WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANE BY WAY FO SCHOLARSHIP, BURSARIES, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANT TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR OTHER PLACE OR LEARNING OR TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES TO TRAVEL ABROAD TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION                            B) IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OUTFIT, TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS AND BOOKS TO HELP BENEFICIARIES TO ENTER A PROFESSION, TRADE OR CALLING ON LEAVING UNIVERSITY OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT                           2) RESIDUE OF THE CHARITY'S INCOME SHALL BE APPLY IN RELIEVING EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY PRESONS RESIDENT INT HE PARISH WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY                3) PROVISION OF RECREATION FACILITIES FOR THE RESIDENT OF THE PARISH

**Activities:** The first obligation is to meet the outgoings and repair and maintain the homes owned by the charitiy. Up to one third of any remaining income may be distributed as grants for the advancement of education. The balance may be applied for relief of 'those in need' among the residents. Any residue may be used for the general benefit of parish inhabitants.

**Area of benefit:** PARISH OF OLD




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northamptonshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £89077 | £93528 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £82820 | £76717 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £82693 | £84936 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £68771 | £84331 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £65376 | £70575 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rev David Michael Bent** (Chair) — appointed April 17, 2019
- Claire Elizabeth Ann Glover — appointed Jan. 1, 2019
- DAVID PARTON — appointed Jan. 12, 2026
- David Gwinn — appointed Oct. 3, 2022
- Elaine Chilton — appointed July 16, 2024
- MRS JOAN BARRETT
- Martin Thornton — appointed June 3, 2021
- Paul Robert Dicks — appointed June 3, 2021
- Rev Melanie Kim Stanley — appointed Sept. 9, 2025
- SUSAN MARGARET RHODES — appointed Oct. 29, 2013
- Stephen Kenneth Bocking — appointed June 1, 2021