History of Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall & Recreation Ground
“The Conveyance was made on 6 October 1967 between the Gibbard family, Fewcott and Ardley Parish Council (Custodian Trustees) at a price of £1,550.00. The land situated at Ardley Road, Fewcott and having a frontage to Ardley Road containing about 6.2 acres.
The property to be held in trust for the recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Ardley in such a manner as the Committee of Management from time to time shall think fit.
The general Management and control of the Trust Property and the arrangements for its use shall be vested in a Committee of Management”.
Charity Status
Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall & Recreation Ground became a registered charity on 20 May 1994 (number 1037767). The Management Committee manages the Ardley with Fewcott Playing Fields in trust for all parishioners of Ardley with Fewcott.
Object of the Charity:
- Is to provide or assist in the provisions for the inhabitants of the Parish of Ardley, facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life.
- The lands specified shall be held upon trust for the purposes of the recreation ground for the said inhabitants.
- The Committee of Management may erect on the land, a building to be appropriated for use as a village hall.