The Tracy Trust   - What's in a name?

Why the Tracy Trust? That’s down to the thoughtful resident of Hedgerley, Edith Ada Tracy in whose name our most unique charity was founded.
It was started in March 1990 by John White in memory of his friend Edith, who left instructions and a substantial amount in her will for a charity to be set up in perpetuity in her and her husband's name. John added to
​the original sum when he sold a piece of local land left to him by Edith.
 
The charity’s aims are to “relieve the senior citizens and pensioners in need who are resident in the Parish of Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire” and now, in 2021, the charity continues with its services and activities to the benefit of the older community in our village.
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Terms & Benefits of The Tracy Trust
 
Eligibility:
Anyone who is 60 years and over, is no longer in full-time employment and has been resident in the ecclesiastical parish of Hedgerley for at least 1 year.
 
Procedure:
Fill in a Registration Form obtainable from the Secretary – see below
 
Registration entitles the member:
  • to use the Tracy Centre (Scout Hut) on Mondays and Wednesdays for free refreshments + a chat, a game of dominoes and bowls (Mon morning)
  • to use the fortnightly Friday bus service to High Wycombe & Uxbridge and occasionally to local Garden Centres
  • to receive a contribution towards the cost of routine chiropody services
  • to attend the exercise and singing classes
  • to attend any social functions arranged
 
Registration entitles a member to request help with:
  • Transportation connected with medical visits (subject to availability)
 
For further financial benefits, the form ‘Application for Financial Assistance’ must be completed. This is for financial help for items such as:
  • PPP Aid Call alarms
  • Dental, optical or other medical equipment
  • TV licence
  • Other valid financial need
 
All benefits are subject to approval and to funds being available. They are also subject to change.
 
Secretary:    Helena Makowski,   “Hilltop”, Hedgerley Hill, Hedgerley SL2 3RJ,      Tel: 01753 643663
 
Treasurer:    Rainer Struck,  9, Hedgerley Hill, Hedgerley, SL2 3RJ 
                     Tel: 01753 646883
 
(Revised September 2021)