A truly memorable occasion

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Date Posted : November 13th, 2024

A truly memorable occasion!

We celebrated in style, at St Cuthbert’s Church,our Founders’ Day in this, the 600th anniversary year of Bishop Bubwith’s bequest to build the first of the Wells almshouses.

The Dean of Wells, with the Director of Music organised a superb service, accompanied by members of the Vicars Choral of Wells Cathedral.

The Dean of Wells, the Very Reverand Toby Wright and the Vicar of St Cuthbert’s the Reverand Sam Denyer conducted the service, which appropriately ended with the popular and rousing Hymn “Jerusalem” by William Blake.

His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and the Mayor attended, along with trustees, residents and other friends.

Delicious Refreshments by Burns the Bread were enjoyed afterwards.

The Dean & Len Sweales. Town Crier

The Mayor, Cllr Jasmine Brown, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Mr Mohammed Saddiq, The High Sheriff Mr Rob Becker, Toby Wright and Sam Denyer, with Annie Maw ex Lord Lieutenant and Patron of the chapel renovation seated

Resident Mo, resident and trustee James, Trustee Lynda and resident trustee Stella

residents and friends enjoying a sherry and nibbles

Our CEO Michelle Thomas and her husband Huw

ABOUT US

Originally the Almshouses in Wells were separate unincorporated trusts. In 2004 these charities were brought together and the five almshouses became one charity, the City of Wells Almshouses Trust (registered charity no: 1040554). In 2014 a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (registered charity no: 1159162) was set up and this now administers the original Trust. City of Wells Almshouses is also a registered housing association, regulated by the Charity Commission and by the Homes and Communities Agency.

The CIO is administered by a Board of Trustees. A number of the Trustees are appointed by the Chapter of Wells Cathedral and by Wells City Council. The Dean of Wells and the Mayor of Wells are both ex-officio members of the Board.

The Almshouses are managed on a day to day basis by 4 part-time staff: the Chief Executive; the Scheme Manager; the Finance Officer/Trust Secretary and the Handyman.