Collection GB 0074 ACC/3006 - GARDNER'S TRUST FOR THE BLIND

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/3006

Title

GARDNER'S TRUST FOR THE BLIND

Date(s)

  • 1876-1992 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

4.7 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

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.

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.

English

Fit

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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.

Content and structure area

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.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

ACC/3006/A: Administration;
ACC/3006/B: Beneficiaries;
ACC/3006/C: Scholarships;
ACC/3006/D: Finance;
ACC/3006/Y: Related Documentation.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

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Existence and location of originals

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Description control area

Description identifier

Institution identifier

London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

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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Language(s)

  • English

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