Reginald William Mann of Victor Products in Wallsend bequeathed an amount of money to be invested.

He stipulated in his trust deed that …..

  • The fund is to be overseen by Wallsend Borough Council, now North Tyneside Council.

  • A Board of Trustees is to be appointed by the Council every 3 years. This is a non executive committee and trustees are decided by Council Members.

Quarterly meetings are to be held to consider applications for grants from groups or individuals:

  • People over 60 years of age

  • On a low income

  • Living in the Wallsend (NE28) area.