Read More About the John Dakyn's Almshouse Trust
The origin of the charity is a private gift for the relief of poverty; The provision of housing accommodation for beneficiaries. Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the Trustees decide. The relief of beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress. What is an almshouse?
Read More about John Dakyn's Education Trust
Purpose and Activities to Promote the Education Or Training of Persons Under the Age of 25 Who Are in Need of Financial Assistance and Are Resident in the Area of benefice.
The AlmsHouse Charity
Applicants must have been born or have at anytime resided for 10 years in the civil parishes of Dalton, Gayles, Kirby Hill, New Forest, Newsham, Ravensworth or Whashton.
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These almshouses were originally known as the Hospital of St John the Baptist. The hospital originally accommodated 27 people. They were founded in 1556 by the Reverend John Dakyn. The Kirby Hill Grammar School was founded in the same year.
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Patrons Award
Presented by HRH The Prince of Wales Royal Patron Who became King Charles III on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022.
Commemorating
Renovation of Dakyn House 2007 Opened by Rt.Hon. William Hague MP 6th July 2007
John Dakyn Almshouse
Kirby Hill Richmond
North Yorkshire