JHC founded
JHC founded by James Ravenscroft.
In – 1683
Son George dies-famous for inventing crystal glass.
In – 1853
Charities Act led to formation of Charity Commission.
In – 1866
Land in Bethnal Green develope, Many of the roads named after Trustee/s Of JHC plus Barnet Grove and Jesus Green.
In – 1868
Surplus funds, supported local education Grant of £400 for Endowment Fund.
In – 1916
Trustee/s come under local pressure from District Council who wanted some control.
In – 1925
First scheme for JHC by the Charity Commission.
In – 1926
Trustee/s granted pensions to those in need.
In – 1927
12 Almshouses constructed in Potters Lane.
In – 1932
Charity commission allowed appt. Vice Chair- Lancelot Hasluck.
In – 1933
Elizabethan Tudor Hall (£1750) used for meeting, staff of JHC and nurse accommodation.
In – 1934
12 Almshouses constructed- Grasvenor Avenue
In – 1940
1940-1945- Bethnal Green properties bombed.
In – 1949
Garrett’s Almshouses come to JHC.
In – 1954
3 more built at PL and 2 more at GA.
In – 1956
May Hume first ever Female Trustee/s.
In – 1957
Rent Act resulted in greater rents received from BG properties.
In – 1958
Compulsory purchase of Tudor hall by local education Dept.
In – 1970
London Greater council serve a compulsory order BG estate.
In – 1970
10 years legal wrangling and negotiations taking place.
In – 1975
Following a gas explosion Union St, visitors buy derelict cottages and build Ravenscroft Lodge.
In – 1980
Bethnal Green sold for £1.2m.
In – 1981
Parade of shops purchased in Whetstone.
In – 1982
Latest scheme allows for the provisions of grants R.I.N.
In – 2020
7 New Almshouses at Potters Lane
