George Townsend Charity
The George Townsend Charity primarily provides benefits to residents of almshouses at Aylestone or Kirby Muxloe in Leicestershire.
The charity also supports - by way of grants - poor widows, spinsters and divorcees of 45 years+, preferably, but not necessarily, in the areas above.
Any enquiries regarding the charity should be directed to Charity Link's Trust Administration Team.
t: 0116 222 2200

The Trust Administration Team administers the Charity Link Small Grants Scheme, which offers grants up to £500 to charitable organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northants.
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Our Charity Link Trust Administration services include Clerkship, Charity Management Services and Grant Administration Services. You can read more about specific services below.
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- Huge expertise – we’ve over 140 years knowledge of the sector, running a charitable organisation and trust administration and grant distribution
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- Tailored approach – we are able to adapt to provide support services at the level you require