The Estate, or Trust, goes back 470 years and was set up for the benefit of people in need within the Parish of Tysoe.
Over time, it has evolved, with the consent of the Charity Commissioners, to provide funding for a number of causes that are of benefit to the whole village, as well as its core purpose of education and helping the elderly.
A formal Constitution, reflecting a proper framework, was established on May 20th, 1862 and updated in 2000, to reflect its purpose in the 21st century.
Income distribution is derived from a number of assets owned by the Trust, including a farm smallholding, commercial and residential property and an investment portfolio.
It is operated by 10 elected Trustees, drawn from those who have lived in the parish for a requisite time, and who meet a minimum four times a year to both manage the assets and plan distribution of grants etc.
Over the years we have provided grants to many Tysoe organisations, including St. Mary’s Church, Tysoe School, the Children’s Group, the village hall, luncheon club etc. plus many individual residents.
In 2025, we distributed £10,840 in grants.
Any pensioner who has lived in the village for 7 years is entitled to a Christmas payment. A bereavement grant is likewise issued to help with funeral costs. Students going on to further education are entitled to a grant to assist with fees, books etc. Very rarely, a special discretionary grant is made in cases of acute undeserved hardship.
Current Trustees:
- Teresa Allen
- Gareth Attwell
- Nick Butcher
- Jude Canning
- Brian Gardner
- Terry Goodman
- Robin Hancox
- Catherine Page
- Jackie Keyser
- Dave Paxton
- Percy Sewell.
Anybody wishing to apply for grant-funding should contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Mrs Yvonne Dillon, 7 Avon Avenue, Tysoe, Warwick, CV35 0SP.