Woodton United Charities
Further information including grant application forms can be found on the Woodton United Charities website.
Woodton United Charities was set up in 1910 to combine the following individual charities set up by local benefactors:
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The Charity of Nicholas Wilton, dates back to 1665
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Thomas Bardwell’s Gift, dating from 1719
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The Moyse Charity, dating from 1705
In 1911, these three charities were grouped under the collective title of Woodton United Charities which is regulated by a Charity Commission Scheme set up in 1990 and now includes a fourth charity, the Lt Gurden Lee Memorial Charity, which dates from 1917.
The primary aim of Woodton United Charities is to offer assistance to people within the Parish of Woodton who find themselves in need and, at their discretion, people in the Parish of Bedingham.
Objectives and Activities
The Charities receive income from various financial investments. The Trustees apply this income for support through activities including:
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Providing financial support to individuals and families in times of hardship and crisis
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Distributing annual grants each Christmas to people in need
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Allocating grants to young people embarking on apprenticeships or courses in further or higher education
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Providing grants towards the funeral expenses of people who live in the village
The Trustees are also committed to continuously reviewing the Charities’ assets to ensure they provide the best return for the residents of Woodton, both now and in the future.
Who we are
Andrew McCrostie - Chair
Ronni Knights - Co-opted Trustee & Treasurer
Tom Amis - Co-opted Trustee
Andy Brooks - Co-opted Trustee
Amanda Calder – Co-opted Trustee & Clerk
Carl Gosling - Co-opted Trustee
Registered Charity Name: Woodton United Charities
Registered Charity Number: 207531
If you live in the village and would like to be considered for a grant, please contact:
Andrew McCrostie - Chair
Tel: 07802 573757
Email: woodtonunitedcharities@gmail.com