The Work of the Trust …
The Trust is operated independently from any Associations or charitable organisations.  It is managed by a Board of Trustees and chaired by His Grace the Duke of Somerset.

Renovations and Maintenance
To keep the fabric of The College in as good a condition as possible for its age, the Trust has an ongoing programme of building and grounds maintenance .  The only exception is the border  in front of each cottage which is there for the residents to tend and enjoy; many cottages feature a delightful display of small plants as shown in the gallery of photos on this website.

Other Trust Activities
In accordance with the wishes of the Duchess of Somerset’s Will dated 1686, the Trust still carries out charitable work and manages the Rev. Charles Mayo Trust which provides financial support for the education of clergy offspring from Wiltshire.   These funds are there to enable deserving students to pursue their education in the UK or abroad. Applications to the Rev. Charles Mayo Trust for educational support may be made in writing to the Steward , c/o The Duchess of Somerset’s Hospital, Froxfield, Wiltshire, SN8 3LA.

Observing the Trust’s interest in extending educational opportunities for deserving students, the Trustees sought the help of university undergraduate, Ben Parsons, to update and refresh this website as part of his interactive media degree at the Arts Institute of Bournemouth.

(Website Design by Ben Parsons of Modest Media)

The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital
Froxfield,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire,
SN8 3LA


Reg. Charity No. 202650