Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established. It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.
ROYAL CHARTER OF 20TH JULY 1718 AS VARIED BY SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER OF 1ST AUGUST 1953
AS AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTER DATED 28/08/2015
Charitable objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CORPORATION ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:
(A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE NEED BY THE PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION FOR BENEFICIARIES;
(B) SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF BENEFICIARIES AS THE GOVERNOR AND DIRECTORS DECIDE; AND
(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY THE PRESERVATION AND DISPLAY OF ITEMS CONNECTED WITH THE HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTESTANT COMMUNITY (HUGUENOTS) IN ENGLAND FROM THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY ONWARDS, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF:
(I) A LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE (INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE HOSPITAL); AND
(II) A MUSEUM OR GALLERY.
Area of benefit
The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.
