| Description | Gooch St. Trust was established in 1895 to purchase premises in Gooch St. The premises were to be used to provide education for adults and children, and for religious, philanthropic, social and other charitable purposes conducive to the moral or religious benefit of people residing in the area. The original Trustees included William Albright, Barrow Cadbury, Alfred Southall, Edward Cadbury, John E. Baker, Gilbert Southall, Cephas Butler, Arthur Little and Walter Barrow. The site was damaged during World War Two and subsequently sold to the Gooch estate. It was vacated by Friends in 1972. Proceeds from the sale of the premises were invested so that income from the investment could continue to be used for religious, educational, philanthropic, or other charitable purposes in Birmingham and the surrounding area. See SF/3/11 for additional records relating to Gooch Street. |