Decision details

Charitable Trusts

Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Following consideration the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Support investigation into the transfer of the assets of the Chuter Ede Trust Funds to the Epsom and Ewell Community Fund.

(2)      Authorise the closure of the charity trust funds with the Charity Commission, if the Charity Commission approve the transfer.

(3)      Authorise spending the remaining balance of the Elizabeth Welchman fund and thereafter Authorise the closure of the charity trust fund.

(4)      Nominate and authorise the Assistant Director of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services and Head of Legal Services to take all necessary steps to bring into effect the recommendations resolved by this Committee.

Report author: Andrew Bircher

Publication date: 29/09/2025

Date of decision: 25/09/2025

Decided at meeting: 25/09/2025 - Strategy and Resources Committee

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