Church and churchyard
The Feoffees continue to support St Luke's Church, the ruins of Holy Trinity, and related parish responsibilities, including practical costs and upkeep.
Historic charity for the parish of Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh Feoffees
A long-established local charity supporting St Luke's Church, Holy Trinity, people in need, and other purposes that benefit Buckfastleigh.
What we do
Support rooted in the life of the town
Local causes and community life
Trustees consider applications from organisations and projects that bring clear benefit to Buckfastleigh and its wider parish community.
Help where it is needed
The charity can also support people in need within the parish, in line with its purposes and the judgement of the trustees.
How support is given
Careful decisions by local trustees
The Feoffees meet regularly at St Luke's Church to review finances, consider applications, and decide how the charity's funds can best be used for the benefit of the parish.
Recent meetings show a pattern of practical grant-making, stewardship of investments, and continued support for both historic church responsibilities and wider community activity.
In recent meetings
A working charity, not just a historic name
Trustees have recently supported Buckfastleigh PCC, the Buckfastleigh Community News Sheet, school leavers' book tokens, Little Lambs, the Valiant Soldier, and other local needs and applications.
Place and heritage
Rooted in the town, with care for Holy Trinity as a local landmark
The Feoffees' work belongs to the whole life of Buckfastleigh. That includes support for the parish churches and churchyard, but also a broader responsibility for local wellbeing, practical help, and the shared character of the town.
Examples of support
Some of the ways the Feoffees have helped
St Luke's and Holy Trinity
Awards have helped with repairs, heating, churchyard and graveyard costs, electricity, and practical work connected with the parish church and Holy Trinity.
Buckfastleigh Community News
The Feoffees are a major supporter of the Buckfastleigh Community News Sheet, helping sustain an important source of local information for the town.
Funding for local organisations
Recent awards have included support for children's and family provision, local heritage work, community projects, and school leavers' book tokens.
Get in touch
Contact the Feoffees or make a funding enquiry
General enquiries
If you would like to contact the Feoffees, please use the contact page and we will pass your message to the appropriate trustee.
Funding requests
If you are seeking funding, please read the guidance carefully before submitting a request.
Public information
This site is intended to make it easier for local people to understand what the Feoffees do and how the charity serves Buckfastleigh.