Press Statements

A positive outcome for Eldonian Community Trust as the Court dismisses in full an application by Shaun Smith Enterprises Limited to reinstate their £25,500 claim. This brings the matter to a close and allows the charity to move forward with confidence. Trustees thank Daniel Crowley and Paul Curry for their support and look ahead with renewed optimism.

Dear Reader, Following our residents meeting held on 16 April 2026, the Board of Trustees have formally logged our objection to the above planning application which refers to the site of the former Our Lady of Reconciliation Primary School. For the purpose of transparency, the Board of Trustees wish to make public our letter of objection from our Secretary on behalf of the Eldonian Community Trust. We will continue to represent the voice of our community for the interest of o

Rhys Jones in today's Liv Post Article Today, The Post published a feature exploring the history of the Eldonian Village and the events of recent years. The story highlights the strength and determination shown by members of the local community, including our secretary and trainee priest, Rhys Jones, who became involved after supporting residents who wished to better understand governance matters affecting the village. What has emerged over time is a powerful example of commu

Photo: Christopher Thomond (the Guardian) The Board of Trustees today announces that His Honour Judge Mark Halliwell has issued a judgment in response to Anthony McGann’s application for permission to appeal an earlier decision of the High Court, in which the winding-up petition he presented against the Charity was dismissed. Judge Halliwell ruled: “Permission to appeal is refused on the basis that an appeal would have no real prospect of success and there is no other reason,

This month marked an important milestone for our community. The Guardian has today published a feature exploring the story of how the Eldonian Community Trust emerged from a difficult period and secured its future. The piece follows the journey from uncertainty to renewed purpose, and highlights the people who helped guide the charity through a critical moment. Trustees Maureen Price, Brian Jones and William Little being photographed in Eldonian Village as part of The Guardia

Trustees: Brian Jones, Maureen Price and Susan Peters pictured in an Article by The Post. Photo: Kris D’Août The Eldonian Community Trust notes today’s article published by The Liverpool Post regarding recent developments within the Charity and the wider Eldonian community. We appreciate the public interest in understanding the progress made since the appointment of a wholly new Board of Trustees earlier this year. Our Chair, Lord Chris Rennard, has issued the foll

Sunday 2nd November 2025 This is an important update on the Winding-Up Petition brought against the Charity by Mr Anthony Edward McGann. The Trustees are pleased to report that on Friday (31 October 2025), the petition to wind up the charity was dismissed by His Honour Judge Halliwell. The judgement was delivered in open court. It follows the hearing held in the High Court of Justice (Manchester Business and Property Court) last month on 14th October. The petition has no

Friday, 3 October 2025 Eldonian Community Trust Limited (the “Charity”) is presently the subject of winding-up proceedings in the High Court of Justice, Manchester Business and Property Court. The matter has been listed for hearing on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 10:00 a.m. At that hearing, the Charity will be represented in person by Mr Daniel Crowley of 2 Temple Gardens, London. For the avoidance of doubt, no determination has yet been made by the Court. The Trustees will c

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Dear Residents, We are aware of recent correspondence circulated by Councillor(s) Lisa Gaughn and Assan Christov concerning the former Trinity Primary School site. This information is new to us, and we are taking steps to understand the position fully. As part of this, we are notifying the relevant statutory authorities, including Liverpool City Council and the Charity Commission, about reports of a potential sale. We want to reassure you that the