Founded in the thirteenth century, The Magdalen and Lasher Charity has been assisting families and schools in the Borough of Hastings since that time.
Under the Scheme authorised by the Charity Commission, The Magdalen and Lasher Charity has the following objectives:-
The prevention and relief of poverty and the relief of old age among persons living in or near the Borough of Hastings (Beneficiaries) by the following means:
The provisions and maintenance in Hastings of a care home for elderly Beneficiaries and other elderly persons who have a family or other connection with Hastings; and
The provision of financial assistance or material help to needy Beneficiaries in other ways including the support of other charities engaged in similar work in Hastings
The Magdalen and Lasher Educational Foundation was established in 1906 as an adjunct to the already established “Magdalen and Lasher Charity”.
The aim of the Foundation is to support educational institutions and individuals in Hastings via:
School Grants
Bursaries
Individual Grants
Location
Old Hastings House, 132 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ET