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December 2021
The Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities would like to wish all parishioners a very Healthy and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful and Covid free New Year. The trustees have again been meeting remotely by Conference Calls which have worked well for all of us.
Once again we are pleased to donate £30.00 as our Christmas Distribution, which is being made to some of the many Over 65 year old pensioner households in the village. All households with one or more long standing villager who are 65 years old or more qualifies – but we would once again like say a big thank you to all those who have declined this distribution which has helped us to maintain our financial support for the various village community activities.
As many of you will be aware the Worlingworth Charities consist of The John Godbold Charity which has the original objective of helping the church and the poor, and the Educational Charity which was set up to help education in the village.
This year we have increased our help to the school, which amongst other things, has needed to raise funds to purchase new equipment to help them try to retain their Outstanding Status, though we have continued to support the Church as well as other village organisations and individuals.
If you know of anyone who is over 65 and has lived here for 5 years or more and would want to accept a distribution from us, or of any organisation who we should consider assisting, or any young people with further education expenses who may need assistance please let us know .We will do our best to help where possible and where the criteria of the charities allow.
Merry Christmas everyone -- Chris Watson Chairman of the Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities. The Trustees are:
Nora Ingate, Shirley Rutterford, Julia Rodwell, Paul Maybury,
GrahamCatling
November 2020
As we reported to everyone in our last years Christmas letter Worlingworth Charities are now the owners of the "Bowls Green" at the Swan.
To maintain the Bowls Green we needed to get permission to access it through the pub car park , and we have recently been successful in contacting the owner Karen Jones, who has given us her permission.
She also asked if we could organise on her behalf, the cutting of the hedges and grass around the Swan, which we are doing.
Also she stated that she will issuing "soon" what her plans are for The Swan.
We have let the Parish Council, The Save Our Swan Committee, and the Local Authority know that we have the contact details for Karen Jones, and made them aware of the contacts we have had with her.
Best Wishes to all, from the Trustees of Worlingworth Charities
Chris Watson
Chairman of Worlingworth Charities
December 2019
Dear Worlingworth Parishioners,
The Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities would like to wish all parishioners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
Once again we are pleased to donate £30.00 as our Christmas Distribution which is being made to some of the many Over 65 year old pensioner households in the village. All households with one or more long standing villager who are 65 years old or more qualifies – but we would once again like say a big thank you to all those who have declined this distribution as this has helped us to maintain our financial support for the various village community activities.
As many of you will be aware the Worlingworth Charities consist of The John Godbold Trust which has the original objective of helping the church and the poor, and the Educational Trust which was set up to help education in the village. We have again been able to help the School by subsidising the cost to all pupils in year six for the Hollowford residential trip, together with other school funding, and also with funding for the Seniors Christmas Lunch, the Church, the Community Centre, and the Village Newsletter as well as a number of students who have asked for help with the purchase of study books for further education courses.
During the year the “ Bowls Green” at the Swan Pub has been donated to the Charities on condition that is retained as a village asset. As yet we have no idea what the plans are for the Swan but whatever happens the Bowls Green will remain as a village asset in the ownership of the Charities.
If you know of anyone who is over 65 and has lived here for 5 years or more and who would want to accept a distribution from us, or of any organisation who we should consider assisting, or any young people with further education expenses who may need assistance please let us know. We will do our best to help where possible and where the criteria of the charities allow.
Chris Watson Chairman of the Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities, Nora Ingate, Shirley Rutterford, Julia Rodwell, Paul Maybury, Graham Catling
December 2018
Dear Worlingworth Parishioners,
The Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities would like to wish all parishioners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.Once again we are pleased to donate £30.00 as our Christmas Distribution which is being made to some of the many Over 65 year old pensioner households in the village. All households with one or more long standing villager who are 65 years old or more qualifies – but we would once again like say a big thankyou to all those who have declined this distribution as this has helped us to maintain our financial support for the various village community activities.
As many of you will be aware the Worlingworth Charities consist of The John Godbold Trust which has the original objective of helping the church and the poor, and the Educational Trust which was set up to help education in the village.
We have again been able to help the School by subsidising the cost to all pupils in year six for the Hollowford residential trip, and also with funding for the Over 65/70,s Christmas Party, the Church, and the Community Centre, as well as a number of students who have asked for help with the purchase of study books for further education courses.
The financial situation continues to be very challenging for the Charities investments. However, as far as we possibly can we do want to make sure everyone who may qualify for assistance knows about the Charities. If you know of anyone who is over 65 and has lived here for 5 years or more and who would want to accept a distribution from us ,or of any organisation who we should consider assisting, or any young people with further education expenses who may need assistance please let us know .We will do our best to help where possible and where the criteria of the charities allow.
Chris Watson Chairman of the Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities ,
and Trustees
– Nora Ingate, Shirley Rutterford, Julia Rodwell, Paul Maybury, Graham Catling
December 2017
Dear Worlingworth Parishioners,
The Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities would like to wish all parishioners a very Happy and Peaceful New Year. Once again we are pleased to donate £30.00 as our Christmas Distribution which is being made to some of the many Over 65 year old pensioner households in the village. All households with one or more long standing villager who are 65 years old or more qualify - but we would once again like to thank all those who have declined this distribution. which has helped us to maintain our financial support for the various village community activities.
As many of you will be aware, the Worlingworth Charities consist of The John Godbold Trust which has the original objective of helping the church and the poor, and the Educational Trust which was set up to help education in the village.
This year we are very pleased to be able to report that, following several years of research and discussion, the Charities have had their ownership of the land on which the school stands and the land surrounding the school confirmed by the Land Registry. We have also concluded long term leases with Suffolk County Council for the land to be used for a school for as long as it is required for that purpose.
We have again been able to help the School by subsidising the cost to all pupils in year 6 for the Derbyshire residential trip to Hollowford, and also with funding for the Over 65's Christmas Party, the Church, and the Community Centre, as well as a number of students who have asked for help with the purchase of study books for further education courses.
The current financial climate continues to be really difficult for the Charities. However, as far as we possibly can, we do want to make sure everyone who may qualify for assistance knows about the Charities so, if you know of anyone who is over 65 and has lived here for 5 years or more and who would want to accept a distribution from us, or of any organisation who we should consider assisting, or any young people with further education expenses who may need assistance, please let us know and we will do our best to help where possible and where the criteria of the charities allow.
Chris Watson, Chairman of the Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities, and
Trustees - Nora Ingate, Shirley Rutterford, Julia Rodwell, Paul Maybury, Graham Catling
The Worlingworth Charities consist of The John Godbold Trust which has the original objective of helping the church and the poor, and the Educational Trust which was set up to help education in the village.
The Trustees use the funds for a variety of purposes, including the Over 60s Party, the Church, the School and Community Centre, as well as teenage students who have asked for help with the purchase of study books.
Once again we do want to make sure everyone who may qualify knows about the Charities so if anyone knows of anyone who is over 65 and has lived here for 5 years or more, and is likely to accept a distribution from us, or any village organisation who we
should consider helping, please let us know and we will do our best to help where possible.
Chris Watson
Chairman of the Trustees of the Worlingworth Charities
Trustees - Nora Ingate, Shirley Rutterford, Julia Rodwell, Paul Maybury and Graham Catling
May 2014