Ancell Trust - Sporting Charity

Frederick Ancell, a benign, snuff-taking Stony Stratford shopkeeper who died in 1919, left the greater part of his estate to charities for the good of the town.

The Ancell Trust came into being, and in 1923 it bought the Mabbuts Close land which is now Stony's sports ground with its beautifully level cricket table and trees' shade.

With the Ancell trust still the landlord, the various sections of the Stony Stratford Sports club - the ambitious football, cricket, tennis, bowls and croquet clubs - lease their own parts of the ground, and are involved with matters like public liability insurance.

The Trust continues with contemporary aspects of its early charity work - like helping young people attending arts college with the cost of necessary materials, and assisting a single mother who wanted to return to nursing work.

Contact: Roger Borley, Secretary to Trustees - 01908 563835