Welcome to the William Marshall Charity. This website was first launched in 2025 to coincide with the relaunch of the William Marshall Charity – the Welney charity since 1661.
The Charity has a rich and interesting history, more detail of which is available on the History page of this website.
The former Charity, The Charity of William Marshall (202211) has been superseded by a Charitable Incorporated Organisation known as the William Marshall Charity (1206539). During this process the Charity reviewed its Objectives. However, the Charities objectives remain much the same.
Who We Help
Support of Individuals
The relief of those living in the Parish of Welney who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, either generally or individually, by making grants of money to individuals, charities, or organisation for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.
Almshouses
To provide and maintain almshouses for the benefit of persons in need in the combined area of the administration of the East Cambridgeshire District Council, the Fenland District Council and Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council.
St. Mary’s Church
To advance Christian religion by providing funds to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Welney; and
Community Grant Giving
For such charitable purposes (according to the law of England Wales) for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Welney as the trustees see fit from time to time.
