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3. Field Lane Institution, 16 Vine Hill, Clerkenwell
Road, E.C.1.
4. Claremont Central Mission, White Lion Street, N.1.
5. Finsbury Mission, Moreland Street, E.C.1.
6. Priory Green Community Centre, Wynford Road, N.1.
(July to December).
(b) Invalid Meals for London:
Aged persons, who are unable by reason of sickness and
infirmity to attend one of the Meal Centres run by the
various voluntary organisations, were supplied with a meal
delivered at their home. There is, however, a restricted
service and there is often a waiting list of applicants.
(iv) Finsbury Employment Scheme for the Elderly:
This Scheme continued to develop and to expand during
the year under review.
The Work Centre named "Brooke House" situated at 39/41
Gloucester Way, E.C.1. made possible as a result of a
number of generous benefactors, and opened by the late Lord
Horder in November 1954, has proved eminently satisfactory
in every way.
Some 120 elderly persons have undertaken work which has
been mostly outwork on behalf of many firms, who have
generously co-operated, but some articles have been made
for sale to the trade or direct to the public.
The elderly employed have been paid a small wage
amounting to 10/- a week, which is slightly more than the
actual value of the labour provided.
This Scheme has not only brought joy and happiness to
many elderly people but has been of great value in preserving
their health of mind and body. It has also attracted
intense interest from many parts of the country and from
overseas and many bodies are considering inaugurating or
have inaugurated similar schemes.
The Management Committee had the privilege and honour
of welcoming Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to "Brooke
House", the Work Centre of the Scheme on the 12th November,
1959.