Durham City Freemen Charitable Trust

The Charitable Trust was established in January 2015, initially to reinstate and formalise elements of Freemen’s traditional values, including training and education and by providing support for the wider community of the City of Durham, particularly those more vulnerable in our society and thereby reconnecting with our heritage and historical values.

Closure of the Durham City Freemen Charitable Trust

At an extraordinary meeting held on 22nd July 2025, a unanimous decision was reached to close the Charitable Trust. This followed an extended period (18 months), that was fraught with difficulties, during which time the Trustees grappled with a range of issues that had to be addressed which would ultimately determine the future of the Charitable Trust. ..

With The Freemen On Board Pitmen’s History “Seams” Clearer

The multi-million-pound rescue of Durham’s Miners’ Hall, to be formally unveiled to the public later this year - will be fronted by a key feature funded by a £3,000 gift from the city’s freemen...

Freemen Help Trainees Break Down Barriers To Win A New Start In Life

A Durham-based charitable hub – one of four regional centres offering trainees from the margins of society the chance of advancement by learning new skills - is expanding its operation thanks to a gift from ancient trade guilds of the city’s freemen. ..

All The “Smart” Moves Come With The Freemen’s Backing

A long-established community hub on the outskirts of Durham, facing rising costs and the threat of losing out to advancing technology, has been provided with a low-tech solution to high-tech problem by the city’s Freemen...