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Registration of the Central Home

When: 1881
Where: England
Part of: Edward Rudolf founds the Church of England homes for waifs and strays

In 1881, the Church of England Central Home for Waifs and Strays was registered, marking the formal establishment of the society founded by Edward Rudolf.

The registration occurred in 1881, following Rudolf's efforts to create alternatives to workhouses. This event established the legal framework for the society, which later changed its name in 1893 to the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays.

Sources

The Children's Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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