St Mary’s Frensham Trust

A Fund for the Parishioners of Frensham and Dockenfield to support Charities worldwide

Parishioners are urged to apply, and show our love and concern for the needs of others

THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST

The Trust was set up in 1982 on the initiative of the late Mr S E Blackstone CBE.  It aims to support charitable activities locally, nationally and internationally.  It acts as a caring arm of the parish.  Anyone registered on the Frensham & Dockenfield church electoral roll may sponsor a registered charity for a grant by the Trustees.  Since 1982 the Trust has supported work amongst the sick, the lonely, the poor and the homeless. 

 WHAT IS THE TRUST’S CONSTITUTION?

 To preserve its close connection with the church, the Trustees are appointed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC).  It is established in perpetuity by a Trust Deed as Registered Charity No. 284613.  The Trust’s accounts are independently examined annually, and presented to the PCC and to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.

 WHAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE?

Currently, the trust has funds of between £45,000-£50,000 which have been independently donated.  Each year the trustees are able to distribute the investment income received.  This is around £2,000 from which up to 20 grants are made annually to registered charities nominated by Parishioners.

 ARE FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOMED?

Indeed they are. In accordance with the Trust Deed, gifts are added to the Trust capital and all grants are made out of investment income.  Gifts can be made at any time, preferably using Gift Aid or Give As You Earn to ensure that the taxman enhances their value.  Legacies are also welcomed.

 HOW TO USE THE TRUST

Simply contact one of the Trustees, and write in with your nomination.  Please enclose some of your chosen charity’s literature (ideally including their latest accounts) showing their work and Registered Charity Number.  The Trustees meet in late autumn to approve grants.  A cheque from the Trust is then sent to each sponsor who forwards it directly to the charity.  In this way sponsors and recipients are brought together without administrative overheads.

Please do use the Trust.  To everyone who would like to see our Church show it has a real part to play in spreading the love of God in our world, come forward and ask for our help.

To contact the Trust by email click here.