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Transfer of the Cemeteries Endowment Fund to BACSA

06 February 2020

Proposing MP
Heather Wheeler Con
South Derbyshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The transfer of the Cemeteries Endowment Fund from the High Commission in New Delhi to the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA) is announced.

Action Requested

The UK Government has transferred the Cemeteries Endowment Fund to BACSA on 15 March 2019, with a balance of £19,047.64, for more effective use in accordance with the Fund’s original purpose.

Key Facts

  • The Cemeteries Endowment Fund was established in India in the late 19th century.
  • The UK Government took responsibility for European graves and cemeteries after India gained independence in 1947.
  • BACSA is a UK-registered charity with the aim to promote preservation, conservation, and recording of former European cemeteries in South Asia (charity no. 273422).
  • The Fund was transferred to BACSA on 15 March 2019.
  • The balance of the fund at transfer was £19,047.64.
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