Tribute to mother lives on years after son's death.

Eighty years after his death, a Lincolnshire man is still paying tribute to his beloved mother.

And county children could benefit from George Jobson’s generosity too if they are willing to apply.

Every year, school children from Horncastle visit the grave of Susan Jobson and lay a wreath on behalf of Mr Jobson – her son.

Susan Jobson died aged 94 in 1915, while Mr Jobson died aged 63 in 1926.

The tradition is carried out as per Mr Jobson’s instructions in his final will and testament, which also established a local charity by the name of the George Jobson Charitable Trust.

George Jobson Trust chairman Jack Simpson said: “His mother was very fond of Christmas holly.

When Mr Jobson died, his will requested a wreath be laid on his mother’s grave each Christmas.

“The wreath-laying tradition was revived by my predecessor, Walter Holmes, and has been going on for the past 20 years.”

The George Jobson Trust was first set up to help and encourage children in their pursuit of knowledge.

And as of April 2009, the George Jobson Trust was worth a staggering £800,000.

Originally, money was set aside for the trust to pay for guest lecturers and to contribute towards prizes for essay competitions.

But now the money is used to pay for grants given to young people in education and training, to help pay for books, courses, equipment, and other projects which would help benefit the young.

Trust chairman Mr Simpson added: “In his own words, Mr Jobson’s aim was to inculcate his own taste for science within Horncastle’s youth.

“Mr Jobson had a great love for children and was very fond of his mother.

“Through his trust, we try and help people of all ages and backgrounds.”

As per Mr Jobson’s will, the George Jobson Trust also has money set aside for charitable donations to St Mary’s Church, Horncastle Cricket Club, and Banovallum Brass.

Member of St Mary’s congregation, and member of the church’s building team Bob Wayne, said the George Jobson Trust was committed to helping out the community of Horncastle.

He said: “It’s one of those small charities.

“They’ve done brilliantly in devoting themselves to the town.

“They’ve helped with a number of various things, from helping young apprentices with tools and equipment, to helping the church in various ways.

“It isn’t about giving money to the congregation, but about giving money to the symbol of the town.”

For more information on how you can make applications for grants to the George Jobson Trust, call Sarah Steel at Chattertons Solicitors on South Street, Horncastle, on (01507) 522456.