Koning Willem Fonds - The Netherlands Benevolent Society
7 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA
7 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA
registered charity in England no.213032
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1874
1875
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King Willem himself the most notable donor |
1895
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Becomes first Royal patron whilst on a visit to see Queen Victoria. |
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Royal support of the Fund has continued to this day. |
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On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of King Willem III of The Netherlands. |
| An after dinner speaker spoke of the plight of some Dutch people living in the UK. Due to this inspiring speech, a spontaneous collection raised £ 160, worth today: |
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| £ 10,000 (price index) £ 74,000 (average earnings). |
