William Emmerson Kendrick Laslett (baptised 14 October 1799 – 26 January 1884)[1] was an English lawyer, landowner and Member of Parliament.

His inheritance and his profits were largely invested in land and by 1829 he had acquired the manor and hall of Abberton,[4] which was his residence for the rest of his life.

[7] With no immediate family and spending little on personal needs, Laslett gave much of his money in private and public charity.

He financed restoration or rebuilding of several churches and bought Worcester's old gaol, which he converted into housing for indigent married couples.

As of 2021[update], charitable trusts that he founded are still operating in Worcester and Hinton on the Green, their income coming from land rents.