Earl of Northampton's Charity
Legal status
Shortly before his death in 1614, Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, founded
a "hospital", or almshouse, for poor men at Greenwich, known as Trinity Hospital, and although he was not a member of the Mercers' Company he entrusted the management
to the Company's care.
The original Trinity Hospital, the 17th century building beside the Thames at
Greenwich, is currently closed awaiting major refurbishment following the opening
of a new almshouse, the Garden Building, in its grounds. Under the same trust,
8 almshouses are provided at Shotesham in Norfolk for elderly local residents.
A number of grants and allowances are also made. See the Grants Report for further information.
The Charity is now regulated by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners dated November
2003. The registered number is 210291.
Principal object
The Charity's principal object is the administration of almshouses at Greenwich
and Shotesham. The Trustee is also empowered to make payments to certain other
charities and individuals for relief of poverty and people in need.
