The Corporation of Winchelsea

Registered charity 1192506 Registered since 2020

Operates: East Sussex, Kent

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

6.8y median 5y

average tenure

22y

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

10.3y

average years in governance

8 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

General Charitable Purposes 13Arts/culture/heritage/science 9Recreation 9Environment/conservation/heritage 4Education/training 2Religious Activities 2

Commercial experience

Education 2Retail and trade 2Arts and leisure 1

Boards that share trustees

The Friends of the Ancient Monuments and Museum of Winchelsea 2 shared trustees
The Friends of Winchelsea Church 2 shared trustees
Winchelsea New Hall 1 shared trustee

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Related organisations

The Friends of the Ancient Monuments and Museum of Winchelsea 2 shared trustees
The Friends of Winchelsea Church 2 shared trustees
Winchelsea New Hall 1 shared trustee
1ST Copmanthorpe Scout Group Similar size; both Recreation
Courts Community Association Similar size; both Recreation
Whitton Youth Partnership Similar size; both Recreation

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Contact

Website	www,winchelsea.com
Email	winchelsea.tc@btinternet.com
Phone	01797224762
Address	The Court Hall, High Street, Winchelsea, TN36 4EA

Finances

£39,347 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£14,511	£19,206
2022	£21,111	£17,931
2023	£24,812	£23,052
2024	£39,347	£46,805

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space

Charitable objects

1. TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC TRADITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLE OF WINCHELSEA AS AN ANCIENT TOWN OF THE CINQUE PORTS CONFEDERATION. 2. TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC COURT HALL AND TOWN GATES OF WINCHELSEA AND ANY OTHER LAND AND PROPERTIES THEREON IN ITS CHARGE.3. TO HOLD THE COURT HALL AND THE THREE TOWN GATES (NEW, FERRY AND STRAND) AS DESIGNATED LAND FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY. 4. TO OVERSEE THE STATE OF THE COURT HALL, THREE TOWN GATES ENSURING THEY ARE PRESERVED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, WORKING WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO MAINTAIN THEIR APPEARANCE. 5. TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE A MUSEUM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT PROVIDING A RECORD OF THE TOWN OF WINCHELSEA AND ITS PEOPLE.

Governing document: SCHEME DATED 12 NOV 2020

Trustees (13)

13trustees

66median age

0aged 70+

Peter Cosstick Chair since 2020
Alison Clare Caseyage 63 since 2024
Berenice Scott since 2019
Christopher Chappell since 2024
David Merrifield since 2017
Ian David Kingham since 2023
John Rodley since 2013
John Mcneil Clarke since 2022
Jonathan Albert Murphy since 2024
Michael Melvin since 2004
Philip Edward Mack since 2025
Rev David Page since 2014
Stephen John Kingage 69 since 2021

Connected charities (3)

The Friends of Winchelsea Church 2 shared trustees
The Friends of the Ancient Monuments and Museum of Winchelsea 2 shared trustees
Winchelsea New Hall 1 shared trustee

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