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Bourne United Charities
Bourne United Charities (BUC) brings together 15 different charities formed from bequests and endowments left over the centuries for the benefit of the people of Bourne. The income from these charities is used to run 12 almshouses and give financial assistance to those in need. It is also used to make grants to local community projects.
BUC is also responsible for the upkeep of a number of historic buildings in the town such as the Red Hall and two important parks in Bourne; the Wellhead and Abbey Lawn. A large part of the income generated by BUC is spent on managing these facilities for the benefit of the local community.
We are very lucky in Bourne to have a charity like BUC which over the years has been able to provide financial help and housing to so many and to protect park land and historic buildings for the use and enjoyment of the local community. Long may it continue!”
David Mapp, BUC Chairman
Objectives of the charity
Bourne United Charities is principally an Almshouse charity, whose main objectives are the provision of Almshouses, the relief of need in the Parish (Bourne, Dyke, Twenty and Cawthorpe) and the provision of social amenities for the benefit of inhabitants generally.
News articles
Algae is removed from St Peter’s Pool
A specialist contractor removes algae from St Peter's Pool in the Wellhead park. Although not harmful, the algae is unsightly and Bourne United Charities has taken the approach to remove it each...
Bourne United Charities gift grant to Don’t Lose Hope for ‘Man Shed’
A charity has donated £12,000 to help with the building of a ‘Man Shed’ style workshop.Bourne United Charities has given a grant to Don’t Lose Hope so that the mental health charity can continue...
Don’t Lose Hope given lease to use Wellhead Community Garden in Bourne
Don’t Lose Hope has been given an official lease to continue its use of the Wellhead Community Garden in Bourne. Volunteers at the mental health charity have been using the land behind Shippon...
How to get in touch with BUC:
Apply for an Almshouse
To make enquiries or apply for an Almshouse call 01778 422387 between 10am – 1pm Wednesday and Thursday or alternatively email info@bourneunitedcharities.co.uk
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Apply for Grant Aid
To apply for grant aid, download the In Need Application Form – you can apply directly or a third party can do so on your behalf.
Apply for a Project Grant
To apply for a project grant, download the Project Grant Application Form – local organisations, groups and charities may apply.
Apply for financial assistance - The Essex
To make enquiries or apply for financial assistance for those in need call 01778 422387 between 10am – 1pm Wednesday and Thursday or email info@bourneunitedcharities.co.uk
Call 01778 422387
Email info@bourneunitedcharities.co.uk
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