In October 2024, we had the great pleasure of reporting on the start of The James Charities’ major redevelopment in Nechells, Birmingham. We were, therefore, delighted to hear that the project is progressing very well, with the new almshouses set to open before Christmas 2025.
The £2.1 million project will transform the historic St Clement’s Church site into ten modern almshouses and updated communal facilities. Funded by Homes England, the Justham Trust, The Almshouse Association, Charity Bank, Wing Yip and others, the scheme combines high-quality independent living for over-55s with the preservation of the building’s Victorian façades and improvements to local biodiversity.
The redevelopment, designed by KKE Architects and delivered by Interclass PLC, was procured through Constructing West Midlands.
Read more: New building on track for pre-Christmas opening – The James Charities
posted 8 September 2025