The John Hammond Charity is a Registered Charity formed in 1904 and is fully managed by the board of Trustees. The aims of the Charity are to a) Provide housing. This part of the Charity was founded to provide accommodation for “Poor people” originally rent free. The arrangements have since changed and the accommodation is now provided to people, principally from Pirton. The Rent is in the form of a contribution of sufficient amount to cover the costs of maintaining the properties. b) Provide for advancement in life The charity assists persons who have not attained the age of 25 years, resident in the area of Pirton and who are in need of financial assistance in preparing for, entering upon or engaged in any profession, trade, occupation or service. Funds are derived in respect to the maintenance of the Almshouses from a contribution from the residents. In respect to the Apprentice Fund this has an income from a field along Hitchin Road and from allotments at the rear of the Almshouses in the High Street. The Charity has since 1987 paid to young people from the village, mainly those starting university or apprenticeships, the sum of £7563. The Trustees of the Charity are made up as follows: Geoff Collins
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