How to define “in need”

[Trevor Haylett]

Do other Almshouse Charities have a ceiling in terms of assets above which applicants would not be considered for an Almshouse? Not for the first time we are currently grappling with a choice of applicants and deciding who is most “in need”. We have considered setting a maximum figure of £150,000 as a guideline – I should explain that we are in Surrey with steep property prices!

[clerk@salisburyalmshouses.co.uk]

Dear Trevor

Property prices are also pretty steep in Salisbury, so we have set a capital limit of £150K which is based on the estimated cost of buying a one bedroom sheltered flat in the city. However, this doesn’t take into account the extremely high service charges in private sheltered accommodation…..

Salisbury City Almhouse & Welfare Charities

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