About the charity
About the Buckfastleigh Feoffees
The Buckfastleigh Feoffees are a historic local charity serving the ancient parish of Buckfastleigh.
Public name and formal name
Locally, the charity is known as the Buckfastleigh Feoffees. On the Charity Commission register it appears under the formal historic name Churchlands or Parish Lands.
For the website, that suggests a sensible approach: use the familiar local name throughout the public pages, and show the formal registered name clearly in the governance details.
What the charity exists to do
The public wording currently points to three clear areas of benefit:
- support for St Luke's parish church, the churchyard, and the ruins of Holy Trinity
- support for people in need within the parish
- other purposes that benefit the parish of Buckfastleigh
Recommended tone
Plain-speaking, careful, and rooted in place
The strongest version of this site is not flashy. It should feel dependable, respectful of the charity's history, and clear enough that any resident can quickly understand what the Feoffees are, what they support, and how to get in touch.