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The Mansel-Pleydell, Cecil and Drew Trust

Mansel-Pleydell And Cecil Trust, Mansell-Pleydell And Cecil Trust, Mansel-Pleydell & Cecil Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
306303
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 19, 1962
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
County Of Dorset

Address

Address
DORSET COUNTY MUSEUM
66 HIGH WEST STREET
DORCHESTER
DT1 1XA

Activities

Annual essay prize and support of relevant educational activities at local schools.

Objects: The Income Of The Mansel-Pleydell And Cecil Trust Shall Be Used, At The Discretion Of The Trustees, To Provide:1. Cash Prizes For The Following Competitions:(a) Mansel-Pleydell Essay Competition No.1 This Competition Is For Substantial Essays (of About 10,000 Words) Reflecting Original Research Into An Aspect Of Dorset’s Local, Cultural, Archaeological Or Natural History And Which Shall Be Of Sufficient Standard And Interest To Be Published In The Proceedings Of The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society;(b) Mansel-Pleydell Essay Competition No.2 This Competition Is For Shorter Essays (of About 2,000 – 5,000 Words) Relating To An Aspect Of Dorset’s Local, Cultural, Archaeological Or Natural History Which Should Be Of A Standard To Be A Placed In The Dorset County Museum Library.(c) The Cecil Competition This Competition Is For Any Project Involving The Application Of Science Which Promotes Interest In, And Awareness Of, Any Aspect Of Dorset’s Local, Cultural, Archaeological Or Natural History.the Prizes Are Open To Anyone Resident In Dorset (including Poole And Bournemouth) Or Having Past Or Present Connections With The County. In Order To Encourage Diversity And Competition, The Trustees, In Their Absolute Discretion, Reserve The Right To Exclude Entries For Any Of The Prizes From Entrants Who Have Previously Been Awarded A Prize. Prospective Entrants Who Might Fall Within This Category Should Seek Prior Guidance From The Trustees Before Embarking On Any Project Intended To Be Entered For A Prize To Avoid Possible Future Disappointment.2. Grants To The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society, To Fund Projects Connected With Its Work To Promote Interest In And Awareness Of All Aspects Of Dorset’s Local, Cultural, Archaeological Or Natural History.3. Grants To Schools And Other Educational Establishments (and In Appropriate Cases, At The Discretion Of The Trustees, Other Individuals Or Organisations) In Dorset To Help Fund Projects And Initiatives Which Promote Interest In, And Awareness Of, Any Aspect Of Dorset’s Local, Cultural, Archaeological Or Natural History

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Dorset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 £5,240 £13,413
Aug. 31, 2024 £3,869 £5,255
Dec. 31, 2023 £5,712 £8,697
Dec. 31, 2022 £5,419 £10,355
Dec. 31, 2021 £4,271 £9,213

Trustees

Name Appointed
Tony Moore (Chair)
Claire Pinder April 6, 2017
David Grassby March 21, 2019
Kathryn Eleanor Lousley Sept. 1, 2015
Sarah Ann Hatten Welton Nov. 7, 2013