Spicer Cottages Trust (Spicer Trust) was originally established in 1897 to provide affordable housing support for Uniting Church ministers and/or their spouses in retirement.
The original benefactor was Edward Spicer, who in early 1897 proposed ‘to make some provision in the way of homes: first, for ministers’ widows; and second, for supernumerary ministers who may be in straitened circumstances.’ And so began the Spicer Trust, initially with three row cottages at 37, 39 and 41 Fourth Avenue, St Peters. The formal authority for the Spicer Trust is the Spicer Cottages Trust Act, 1978.
More than a century later, Spicer Trust found the support for the ministers and/or spouses was not being requested and as a result made the decision to sell their property portfolio to Adelaide Benevolent Society whose mission aligns closely with the original purpose of Spicer Trust.
Now that the properties have been sold, Spicer Trust find themselves in the unique position of being able to generously assist organisations meet their affordable housing objectives and invite organisations to make contact while they determine where funds can be directed to best assist affordable housing programs.
MEET THE TEAM
Chair
Rev Bob Hutchison
Bob joined the Trust in 2004 and has effectively chaired Trust meetings since then. As a current Uniting Church Minister, he is also able provide this valuable interface with colleagues, some of whom may consider Spicer Trust services in the future.
Treasurer
Tom Farrant
Trustees
Ian Ide and Trevor Jew
Ian and Trevor are the remaining members of the Spicer Trust and their experience and wise counsel add considerably to the effective operation of the Spicer Trust organisation.
CONTACT US
We would love to hear from you!
Contact with the Spicer Trust can be made to spicertrust@adelaide.org.au. We will get back to you as soon as possible.