Governing document BARCLAY'S AND STANDON UNITED CHARITIES
Governing document
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.
SCHEME OF THE COMMISSION DATED 10 DECEMBER 2008 as amended on 29 Sept 2025
Charitable objects
(1) The objects of the charity are the almshouse objects, the relief in need object, the educational object and the Thomas Fysher object. (2) The almshouse objects are (a) the provision of almshouse accommodation for beneficiaries; and (b) such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trustees decide. The land identified in part 2 of the schedule to this scheme must be retained by the trustees for use for the almshouse objects of the charity. (3) The relief in need object is the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress resident in the area of benefit. The trustees may relieve the beneficiaries by: (a) making grants of money to them; or (b) providing or paying for goods, services or facilities for them; or (c) making grants of money to other persons or bodies who provide goods, services or facilities to those in need. In exceptional cases the trustees may decide to assist someone (who is otherwise qualified) who is: (a) resident outside the area of benefit; or (b) only temporarily resident in the area of benefit. (4) The educational object is to pay the income to the Roger de Clare School, Puckeridge, in the parish of Standon. (5) The Thomas Fysher object is to pay: (a) 2/9ths of the income to the relief in need branch created by clause 2(4) of this scheme; (b) 5/9ths of the income to the education branch created by clause 2(5) of this scheme; (c) 2/9ths of the income to Christ's Hospital School (Registered Charity number 306975).
Area of benefit
ANCIENT PARISH OF STANDON