The Sponne and Bickerstaffe charity is an almshouse charity (originating in the mid 1400s) which:

• Owns and manages 12 residential bungalows at Moorfield in Towcester
• Offers the bungalows for use by the elderly of Towcester who are in need but, are capable of independent living
• Owns a couple of parcels of farmland in the district from which it derives a small income stream

The charity has a (part‑time) Clerk and two (part‑time) site supervisors. The charity retains the services of various contractors to undertake site and grounds maintenance.

In addition, the charity maintains a Relief in Need fund which distributes small grants to people in Towcester in specific need, (for instance a victim of domestic violence moving into the town in need of a cooker or fridge).

The Role

The role of a Trustee (or Feoffee as they are referred to in the charity), is a part‑time volunteer role. Feoffees form the managing body o...