Deddington Charity Estates is an ancient charity run by trustees who in the 17th century were called Feoffees meaning persons invested with a freehold estate in land for charitable purposes. It is a registered charity, number 237601.
Its stated objects are:
- the provision of housing accommodation for beneficiaries;
- the provision of educational benefits not normally provided by the local education authority.
The Trustees (2012) include:
George Fenemore - Chairman
Leah Calcutt – Clerk
Rev. Dr. Hugh White - ex-officio
Chris Twomey – Treasurer
Helen Oldfield – Parish Council Nominee
John Day - Parish Council Nominee
Michael Liebrecht
John Sampson
Sue Shattock
Fern Stringer
Sarah Foster
The trustees are responsible for administering the assets and ensuring that the terms of the trust are met. Assets of the trust include:
The Pest House Field at Milton Road, Deddington
The Town Hall, The Market Place, Deddington
The income from the assets is used to administer the charity and to manage its assets, including the repair and maintenance of buildings.
Contact details:
Leah Calcutt – Clerk
c/o Calcutt Farms
Duns Tew Rd
Hempton
Oxon
OX15 0QZ
There's more on the Deddington Feoffees here