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- 1876-1992 (Creation)
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4.7 linear metres
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Biographical history
Gardner's Trust for the Blind was created by the will of Mr Henry Gardner who, on his death on 9 January 1879, left £300,000 for the benefit of blind persons residing in England and Wales.
In accordance with the wishes of the testator the matter was referred to the Court of Chancery where a scheme for the administration of the fund was drawn up, dated 20 January 1882.
Income from the trust is used to give educational and other grants, and pensions, to blind persons of all ages. The trust has also founded scholarships at various colleges, schools and institutions for the blind.
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Archival history
GB 0074 ACC/3006 1876-1992 Collection 4.7 linear metres Gardner's Trust for the Blind
Gardner's Trust for the Blind was created by the will of Mr Henry Gardner who, on his death on 9 January 1879, left £300,000 for the benefit of blind persons residing in England and Wales.
In accordance with the wishes of the testator the matter was referred to the Court of Chancery where a scheme for the administration of the fund was drawn up, dated 20 January 1882.
Income from the trust is used to give educational and other grants, and pensions, to blind persons of all ages. The trust has also founded scholarships at various colleges, schools and institutions for the blind.
These records were deposited in the Greater London Record Office, on 27 January 1992.
Records of Gardner's Trust for the Blind, including minutes; agendas; annual reports; letter books; correspondence; legacies and bequests; applications for assistance; lists of grants; lists of pensioners; papers relating to scholarships; financial accounts; newspaper cuttings; journals and pamphlets; and photographs.
ACC/3006/A: Administration;
ACC/3006/B: Beneficiaries;
ACC/3006/C: Scholarships;
ACC/3006/D: Finance;
ACC/3006/Y: Related Documentation.
These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.
Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
June to August 2010. Disadvantaged groups Disabled persons Physically disabled Blind Formal education Special education Education of the blind Information sources Documents Charity records Charity accounts Health services Care Care for the disabled Educational charities Charities Charitable organisations Associations Organizations Charities administration Gardner's Trust for the Blind London England UK Western Europe Europe Nonprofit organizations
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
These records were deposited in the Greater London Record Office, on 27 January 1992.
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Scope and content
Records of Gardner's Trust for the Blind, including minutes; agendas; annual reports; letter books; correspondence; legacies and bequests; applications for assistance; lists of grants; lists of pensioners; papers relating to scholarships; financial accounts; newspaper cuttings; journals and pamphlets; and photographs.
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ACC/3006/A: Administration;
ACC/3006/B: Beneficiaries;
ACC/3006/C: Scholarships;
ACC/3006/D: Finance;
ACC/3006/Y: Related Documentation.
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These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.
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Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English