About Us
About the Adderbury and Milton Feoffee Charity
Adderbury and Milton Feoffee Charity was founded in 1461 after the owners of ‘a tenement with close and parcel of meadow in Mill Mead, Adderbury’ was given to the Charity. Twelve Trustees from the Parishes of Adderbury and Milton were appointed to run the Charity. In the years to come, the Feoffee Charity accumulated more land from the parishioners of Adderbury and Milton. The Trustees used the income from the land with its main aim to support the residents of Adderbury and Milton.
Today, we have 10 Trustees who run the Feoffee and are very much involved in the administration and giving of the Charity. In our Constitution we aid in three main areas and objectives – Educational, Assistance and Ecclesiastical – more on these can be seen in our Giving section.
The Charity supports the local primary school – Christopher Rawlins, which has seen the school acquire new IT equipment and resources, plus help those in need with support for breakfast or after school clubs, school trips and residentials.
The grants are to help those who currently live and have been a resident in either village for a minimum of 3 years.
Trustees
Sebastian Peissel
Robert Cooke
Graham Stephens
Margaret Clinkard
Edd Frost
Sue Jelfs
Patricia Leeman
Reverend Liz Simpson
Lucy Wells
Andrew Buchanan
Clerk: Donella Siviter
Giving
Educational
This fund is available for:
- School leavers going on to further education or University. Once you have secured a place, your grant will be considered. The deadline each year is 1st January, and grants will be awarded at the end of February, after the meeting of the Trustees. An application can be made each year that studying is undertaken.
- Students during the year, to assist towards the cost of the course, learning resources, or any additional needs as required for study. Each application will be assessed individually and confidentially.
Apprenticeship Assistance
Apprenticeships - assistance can be requested on the apprenticeship application form, where you will need to advise the Trustees of the Company you will be working for while doing the apprenticeship; what studying you will be undertaking, how long the course is and what you are hoping to achieve at the end of the apprenticeship.
Assistance Fund
A long-established fund with the Feoffee Charity. It is there to help when times are hard. We cover all age groups, young and old, and can offer help to all who currently live and have been a resident in either village for a minimum of 3 years.
Ecclesiastical Fund
Supporting both St Mary’s Church in Adderbury and St John the Evangelist in Milton as part of our Constitution.
Allotment
The Charity has a number of well-developed allotments on the Wykham Lane in Bodicote, these are rented out to people from the nearby communities to grow their own fruit and vegetables. As part of an ongoing housing development, new allotments will be provided to add to our already successful offering.
A waiting list is held at the Charity office, please apply on the contact form if interested.
Testimonials
Assistance
"We were so surprised and thrilled to be given such a large donation towards our heating costs. Because of our age and circumstances, we are using much more power. We are so grateful to you all for helping us, it will be a load off our minds.
After opening several letters where bills had gone up, it was very pleasant to receive the Christmas gift from the Trustees. Please convey my thanks to all concerned."
Assistance
"On behalf of my son I would like to thank you for your very generous donation before Christmas. It will certainly help with all the extra expenses incurred.
May I wish you a very Happy New year."
Educational
"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the financial support I have received from you. This generous contribution will make a significant difference in supporting my studies and helping me achieve my academic goals. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated, and I am deeply thankful for your investment in my future. Please know that your support inspires me to work harder and make the most of the opportunities it provides.
Once again, thank you for your invaluable support."
Assistance
"I want to thank you again for your continued support, it really makes such a difference.
money and just wanted to say thank you so much for the money to fund my Gold DofE Expedition.
I'm really enjoying the challenges and will keep you updated on my progress through the Gold Schedule and hope to be able to send an image at the Palace next year .
Once again thank you so much,"
Assistance
"Thank you so much for the Christmas Gift from your Charity. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. Happy New Year to your and all the family and hope you ad a lovely Christmas
Sincerely"
Assistance
"I just want to thank you and the Feoffee committee for giving such a generous Christmas present. I was both surprised and very pleased to receive such a gift.
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year."
Educational
"I wanted to thank you and the Feoffees Trustees for awarding me the grant. I’ve now received the funds, and they will be such a great help with my studies.
Your kindness and understanding are truly appreciated.
Thank you again for your support."
Educational
"I am very grateful that you have been generous enough to grant me the funds. The money will go a long way to help me focus exclusively on my studies which I am enjoying a lot at the moment.
Thank you very much again. "
Educational
"I want to thank and express my gratitude to yourself and the trustees for their continued support, not just this year but over the course of undergraduate as well. It has truly been instrumental in my studies and I can't thank your generosity enough."