Trustees and residents of the St Leonards Hospital Trust in Boston, Lincolnshire recently celebrated 820 years of charity!

Established in 1080 by The Knights Templar, the charity was originally set up for pilgrims returning from the Holy Land. Later in 1200, the charity dedicated itself to providing homes for “twelve poor men” under the Knights of The Order of St John of Jerusalem.

Nick Phillips CEO of The Almshouse Association was honoured to be invited up for a visit and it was a pleasure to meet and chat with the almshouses’ 21st century residents.

Nick Phillips CEO TAA, Rt Rev Nicholas Chamberlain-Bishop of Grantham, Councillor Anne Dorrian-The Worshipful Mayor of Boston, Mr Joe Fisher-Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet, Mr Les Allitt-Chairman, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis and Father John Underhill-Trustee and Rector of Skirbeck St Nicholas Church, Boston.  
Mayor Anne Dorrian, Les Allitt Chairman, Lord Lieutenant Toby Dennis,
Margaret Ordway (Historian).

June 22