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DM
Apr 17, 2006 - 11:43PM
Ashton Linen and Woollen Stock Charity.

The council's decision regarding its ability to nominate Trustees is irrelevant. To remain a charity, by charity law the ALWSC has to be independent of political influence. The Trustees are correct in insisting that Trusteeship is a matter of individual worth rather than political affiliation.

The Charity Commissioners will ensure that this is so, or a charity that has lasted in Ashton for over 400 years could cease to exist - a measure of the lust for power of the local councillors overtaking the interests of the charity and betraying the history of the town.

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Alan
Apr 30, 2006 - 9:44PM
Re: Ashton Linen and Woollen Stock Charity.

Hi DM
Did the council discuss/vote on this recently, if so what was the outcome?
I have not read anyhting in the papers yet.
Alan

Town: ajames46@fsmail.net

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DM
May 1, 2006 - 1:36PM
Re: Ashton Linen and Woollen Stock Charity.

I haven't heard any more since it was referred to the Overview and Scrutiny Panel. I still can't see a Council overruling a registered Charity though.

- David -

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