X277/176

Draft scheme and final approved version of the 1880 scheme setting up Chew's Foundation Endowments under the deeds of settlement, 1724, 1727, and under the wills of Fra. Ashton and Mark Brown to be administered as one foundation to be known as Chew's Foundation. with a governing body consisting of the Archdeacon of Bedford, the Rector and Churchwardens of Dunstable, two representatives from Dunstable Town Council, and 6 co-opted members. The present school to be continued until the governors can provide a building for 100 boys. Fees to be paid by all but the 40 Foundation Scholars. Boys to be aged 8 - 15 yrs. Open to all who can pass the entrance examination, except in case of Foundation Scholars, whose parents must be C of E and reside in the parishes mentioned in the original settlement. Curriculum to be that of a secondary school. Parents may claim exemption from religious instruction which is to be in accordance with C. of E. doctrines. Exhibitions and apprenticeship premiums to value of £120 p.a. to be awarded to boys ehose parents are not dissenters.

28 June 1880

From: 1880 To: 1880

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Ashton, Frances,
Brown, Mark

Dunstable Chew's Foundation, Charity Commission, DEEDS, settlements, Frances will: Ashton, Mark will: Brown, archdeacon, vicar, churchwardens, town council, Chew's Foundation School, Governor, BUILDINGS & LAND USE, scholar, Church of England, curriculum, Exhibition, apprenticeship, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORD