JHC founded by James Ravenscroft.

James Ravenscroft dies.

Son George dies-famous for inventing crystal glass.

Charities Act led to formation of Charity Commission.

Land in Bethnal Green develope, Many of the roads named after Trustee/s Of JHC plus Barnet Grove and Jesus Green.

Surplus funds, supported local education Grant of £400 for Endowment Fund.

Trustee/s come under local pressure from District Council who wanted some control.

First scheme for JHC by the Charity Commission.

Trustee/s granted pensions to those in need.

12 Almshouses constructed in Potters Lane.

Charity commission allowed appt. Vice Chair- Lancelot Hasluck.

Elizabethan Tudor Hall (£1750) used for meeting, staff of JHC and nurse accommodation.

12 Almshouses constructed- Grasvenor Avenue

1940-1945- Bethnal Green properties bombed.

Garrett’s Almshouses come to JHC.

3 more built at PL and 2 more at GA.

May Hume first ever Female Trustee/s.

Rent Act resulted in greater rents received from BG properties.

Compulsory purchase of Tudor hall by local education Dept.

London Greater council serve a compulsory order BG estate.

10 years legal wrangling and negotiations taking place.

Following a gas explosion Union St, visitors buy derelict cottages and build Ravenscroft Lodge.

Bethnal Green sold for £1.2m.

Parade of shops purchased in Whetstone.

Latest scheme allows for the provisions of grants R.I.N.

Pagitt’s.

Wilbraham’s.

7 New Almshouses at Potters Lane

 Renovation of Ravenscroft Lodge Completed