William was a well-known donor and pioneer in the field
Like his predecessors, William was a well-known donor and pioneer in the field of child welfare in the region, acquiring Brookscroft on Forest Road for the Child Welfare Society and establishing a scholarship foundation for Walthamstow University students wood merchants south london. The experience of being severely ill as a young man, when he made the vow that if he lived, that he would "devote his life to the service of others," is believed to have inspired his generosity. Because he was a fervent Methodist, he established Shern Hall Methodist Church, which served as the site of his funeral. As a result of the large number of attendees, the celebration spilled over onto the next area. In 1965, he published an advertising in Flight Magazine for Mallinson made flooring, which was installed in the VC10 aircraft. The businessman William Mallinson founded William Mallinson & Sons Ltd at the age of 23. It grew to be a hugely successful hardwood timber and veneer firm ...