Governance

By a Scheme of the Charity Commission sealed on 22nd December 2008, The St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trustee Limited (Company No. 6662527), a company limited by guarantee, became the trustee of The St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust (Registered Charity No. 225979).

The trustee, comprising 10 Company Directors (Charitable Trustees for the purposes of charity law), was established under a Memorandum of Association and is governed by its Articles of Association.

Objectives of the Charity

The provision of:

  • Housing accommodation for beneficiaries i.e. older persons who are in need, hardship or distress who live within the area of benefit i.e. the City of Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area
  • such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents i.e. those persons living in the Charity's housing accommodation
  • extra care facilities including residential care accommodation and facilities for beneficiaries, with a preference for residents
  • relief in need for beneficiaries. The trustee has the power to make grants to and provide or pay for items, services and facilities for individuals, organisations and institutions, in so far as the income of the Charity is not required in any year for application in accordance with the objects outlined above