Governing document CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON
Charity number: 1087167
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Governing document
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SCHEME OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS DATED 4 APRIL 2001, AS AMENDED BY SCHEME DATED 16 DECEMBER 2004.
Charitable objects
(A) THE PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION FOR POOR WOMEN, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR WIDOWS, OF NOT LESS THAN 50 YEARS OF AGE WHO LIVE IN THE GREATER LONDON AREA; AND (B) THE PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION FOR POOR WOMEN OF NOT LESS THAN 55 YEARS OF AGE. THE TRUSTEE MAY PERMIT THE HUSBAND OR BROTHER OF AN ALMSPEOPLE TO RESIDE WITH HER IN THE ALMSHOUSE; AND (C) SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS AS THE TRUSTEE DECIDES. (D) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERCERS' COMPANY AND THEIR FAMILIES, BY: (1) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO THEM; OR (11) PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES FOR THEM; OR (111) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO OTHER PERSONS WHO OR BODIES WHICH PROVIDE GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES TO THOSE IN NEED.
Area of benefit
The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.
