In the year 1528, Thomas Galon left land for the benefit of the community of Swavesey. A charity was set up enabling Trustees to distribute the income from this land to people in need.

Today the Trustees generally meet twice a year, in April and November. In November and December each year, those people who have lived in Swavesey for more than two years and who are over 70 years of age, together with widows and widowers and those in need, receive support from this charity.

At the April meeting, donations are made to other organisations that provide services from which villagers benefit. Donations can also be made individual village residents, when the request falls within the limits of the Trust Deed.

If you would like any further information on donations available from the Thomas Galon Charity then please contact:
The Clerk to the Charity: Mrs Linda Miller.
(10 Carters Way, Swavesey. Tel: 202982. E-mail: lindamiller@ntlworld.com)
or any of the Trustees as follows:

Mr J Shepperson (Chairman 230313)
Mr A R Parish (231678)
Mr A Clayton (230425)
Mr JW Chowings (230612)
Mr D Morgan (230249)
Mr G Hendry (230278)
Mr K Wilderspin (230083)
Rev Dr J D Yule (231903)

All enquiries will be considered in strict confidence.

October 2002