The Dame Elizabeth Marvyn Charity
Lady Marvyn, the wife of Sir John Marvyn of Wiltshire died in 1581, and in her will made provision for the annual distribution of wheat, canvas and cloth to the “poor of Ufton”. Before marrying Sir John, Elizabeth had been the wife of Richard Perkins, the owner of the manor of Ufton Robert and after Sir John’s death she returned and bought Ufton Pole Manor, which included Ufton Court. Over the years the tradition of ‘The Ufton Dole’ has been somewhat altered so that all eligible households now receive two large loaves of bread and in some cases towels. Traditionally these households were those in the old parish of Ufton, as it existed before the creation of civil parishes in 1894. This included some houses in the modern parishes of Padworth, Beeham and Englefield but excluded a sizable number of newer houses actually in the village of Ufton Nervert itself. In 2018 the trustees decided to include these as well.
Preserving the historical tradition established in 1582 and for the public benefit of the inhabitants of Ufton Nervet, the ‘Dole’ is still distributed every year on a Thursday in Lent, from the same window above the terrace at Ufton Court.
For more information, please contact Richard Smith (Hon Secretary and Treasurer)
Email: marvyndole@englefieldhistory.net
In order to carry out its objects, the charity holds a processes personal data. This is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Privacy Notice below
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Burghfield And Mortimer Volunteer Bureau
Provides transport by car to anyone who is unable to use other means, in particular for medical appointments. It serves the parishes of Burghfield, Mortimer West End, Stratfield Mortimer, Silchester, Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet. Volunteers use their own cars to take people in need (many of them elderly and infirm) to and from local hospitals, surgeries, dentists, opticians etc. In addition the Bureau organises transport to local day centres for some elderly residents. Passengers are encouraged to make a donation towards the cost of the service. If you or anyone you know needs such a service, phone the office on 0118 983 1814 between 9:30 and 11:30 Monday to Friday. A driver will then phone you to confirm all details including collection time.
If you would like to volunteer as a driver please contact bureauvolunteer@gmail.com
Website
Burghfield and Mortimer Volunteer Bureau
Email
bureauvolunteer@gmail.com
Phone
0118 983 1814
Berkshire Gardens Trust Reg.Charity No.1201501
Berkshire Gardens Trust exists to identify, understand, appreciate, and promote the conservation of historically significant designed landscapes in Berkshire. Designed Landscapes naturally include gardens and also parks, cemeteries and institutional landscapes such as college grounds.
Historically Significant means that the landscape is important and valuable to this and future generations. The landscape’s importance could be due to its age and survival; its influence on the development of taste and fashion; its rarity; its association with a significant person, historic event or house; or a combination of these factors.
These historically significant landscapes form a precious but often fragile part of our shared history.
Visit https://www.berkshiregardenstrust.org/ for more information.
TiM (Together in Mission) Friends
linking lives TiM friends Burghfield and Mortimer West Berkshire
The William Bishop Trust
This charity was set up in 1840 to establish a church school for the poor children in the Parish of Ufton Nervet. The trust can benefit students under the age of 25 years who have attended SUN school and are in need of financial help towards the furtherance of their education. Such a student can make an application for help for specialist clothing, tolls, books, musical instruments and any other item needed for the continuation of their study.
Contact: Mrs S Price
Email: theabbots@hotmail.com
Ufton Nervet Fuel Allotment Charity
Provides last resort grants/relief of need to individuals within the electoral area of Ufton Nervet and Sulhamstead and can assist with community projects.
Contact: Simon Lindley (Secretary)
Email: unfac1@outlook.com