The Richmond Charities owns and manages 162 almshouses across 14 sites in Richmond, Twickenham and Mortlake and we are currently recruiting for a full-time caretaker / handyman to replace the incumbent who retires after a 30+ year career with the Charity.

This is a varied role, and we are looking for an individual with a proactive approach to property maintenance who will provide a visible hands-on presence across all estates to ensure that our beautiful buildings, communal areas and grounds are safe, clean, well maintained and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The successful applicant will work Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

The position can be residential or non-residential.

The salary range is £30,000 – £35,000.If you would like to have an informal chat about the role or obtain a copy of the full job description please contact our Chief Executive, Emma Halford by email at e.halford@richmondcharities.org.uk or by telephone on 020 8948 4188

Trust Chaplain (8 hrs per week – flexible – stipend)

The Ewelme Almshouse Charity is seeking a part-time Trust Chaplain to provide pastoral care
and spiritual guidance to its residents, and to proffer spiritual counsel to Trustees and staff
across the breadth of the Charity’s operations. We are looking for a people-person, someone
who is compassionate, and attuned to the particular needs of older people. The ability to drive
is essential as we have almshouses in Ewelme, Oxfordshire and Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire.

The successful applicant will:

Be licensed or otherwise authorised within the CofE, or hold an equivalent office and be in good standing within a denomination recognised by Churches Together in England.
Be sensitive to the faith needs of a community, with experience of ministering to a community within or outside the Church of England;
Be mindful of the challenges older people may face;
Through spirituality and prayer promote the caring tradition of the Charity;
Have a clean driving licence, own a car, and be willing to travel between our almshouse locations.

The closing date is: Friday 10th April 2026

For an Information Pack containing further details of the role and how to apply, please contact
the Trust Manager: trustmanager@ewelmealmshouses.org

For further details of Ewelme Almshouse Charity, please visit: www.ewelmealmshouses.org

Role Title: Charity Support Officer, Member Services
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £31,000 p.a. (depending on experience)
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: Windsor

28 days holiday, plus bank holidays | Contributory Pension Plan | Life Assurance cover

Open to internal and external candidates. 

For over 1,000 years almshouse charities have been providing a unique form of safe, secure, warm homes for people in need. Far from being a relic of the past, however, the almshouse movement remains vibrant and The Almshouse Association, which was established in 1946, continues to be the sole support organisation for over 1,600 member almshouse charities throughout the UK, which, collectively, provide accommodation for approximately 36,000 residents.

At the heart of the Association, which is a charity in its own right, our member services team provides an advocacy service to the trustees and clerks of our members both by telephone and email. This is in addition to the guidance we offer through our guidance manuals and website.

An opportunity has now arisen for an additional member of staff to join the team to provide specific support to our members, including those who are facing specific challenges. The role requires an individual who is committed to providing an excellent standard of ‘customer’ service based on professionalism, accuracy and promptness in response.

The post involves the following:

• Responding to member enquiries by phone or email and recording all support given on our CRM.
• Working with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their almshouses, ranging from governance issues, health & safety, the properties, residents etc.
• Supporting charities in difficulty, especially those charities most in need, whilst maintaining communication at all times with our Head of Member Services and the wider team.
• Helping identify those charities where direct support is required.
• Helping establish a web- based service for responding to accommodation enquiries.
• Monitoring the Members Forum and alerting the team to issues where an Association response is required.
• Coordinating our Panel of Consultants, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.
• Providing administration support and assisting with arrangements for events including our training course for trustees, seminars for trustees and clerks, and our Members Day.
  The nature of the role is such that the individual may be asked to undertake additional or alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the Association dictate.

Full training will be given but an understanding of almshouses and almshouse management, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.

NOTE: The role may involve extensive travel to the Association’s member charities across the UK. Therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a car owner and possess a clean driving licence. Expenses will be paid. On occasions overnight stays may be necessary.

Requirements

1. Knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel is essential.
2. Knowledge of Subscriber CRM would be preferable.
3. Knowledge of PowerPoint preferable.
4. Experience in managing events/projects preferable.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to angelawaters@almshouses.org. Closing date for applications is 31 March 2026.

posted 23 February 2026

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (dependent on experience)

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Bournemouth

Founded in 1935, our charity supports 75 self‑contained homes set within attractive grounds, with a strong focus on resident wellbeing, independence, and belonging. We are governed by local volunteer Trustees and supported day‑to‑day by a small, committed staff team. That’s where you come in…

We are seeking a Housing & Estates Manager to lead the operational management of our estate, ensuring residents live in safe, secure and well‑maintained homes. This is a newly created role that reflects the evolving needs of our charity and offers a rare opportunity to shape how our housing, compliance, and estate functions operate.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage all aspects of housing operations, health & safety compliance, lettings, property and estate services, facilities, and office administration. You will also play an important role in resident support—working closely with our Community Assistant to deliver a warm, responsive and professional service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong housing, compliance or estates experience who wants to take a step up into a broad management role within a small, values‑driven charity.

About the role

As our Housing & Estates Manager, you will:

• Oversee day‑to‑day housing management across 75 almshouse homes.
• Manage voids, resident onboarding and property standards across the estate.
• Lead on all statutory and regulatory health & safety compliance, including fire safety, risk assessments, legionella, electrical/gas safety, repairs reporting and contractor oversight.
• Liaise with outsourced contractors for maintenance, grounds, cleaning and compliance work.
• Support residents through clear communication, problem‑solving, and timely issue resolution.
• Manage Hall facilities, office operations and administrative processes that keep the charity running smoothly.
• Maintain accurate records, data and documentation that support governance, audits and Trustee reporting.
• Uphold our commitment to safeguarding, dignity, independence and resident wellbeing.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in housing, estates, facilities or compliance management within a residential or housing environment.
• Confident managing health & safety responsibilities and contracted works.
• A strong organiser, able to juggle competing priorities in a small team.
• An excellent communicator who builds trust with older residents, contractors, colleagues and Trustees.
• Calm, practical and solutions‑focused.
• Able to work independently with good judgement and attention to detail.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and confident maintaining accurate records.
• Motivated by the values of an almshouse charity and the difference we make to older people’s lives.

Salary & benefits

• £35,000–£40,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) 
• Private healthcare
• Free life assurance
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (based on 37.5 hours per week)
• Auto-enrolled workplace pension scheme
• Annual pay review
• Free Eventide Homes branded clothing
• A welcoming, supportive and community‑focused working environment

How to apply

To apply, please return your completed application form back to us before the closing date.

For more information about the role, or an informal conversation, please contact:  Joe Waters – Charity CEO. Telephone: 01202 515399 

Closing date: 12 March 2025.

1st stage interviews: 19 March 2025.

2nd stage interviews: 26 March 2025.

Position: Assistant Clerk to Trustees

Location: Home based with occasional working and meetings at our registered office – Meeting Room, 4A Feoffee Cottages. Pilton, Barnstaple. North Devon EX31 1QP

Hours: Part Time – 22 – 28hrs per week, job share considered

Salary: £15 – £18 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Charity: Pilton United Charity is a long established local charity responsible for the management of Almshouses and residential properties in Pilton for the benefit of local people. The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by a small team of staff who
deal with the day to day running of the Charity.

The Role: The Trustees are seeking to appoint an Assistant Clerk to Trustees to support and learn the role of Clerk with a view to taking over when the existing Clerk leaves the charity later in the year. To provide administration, governance, accounting & operational support to the Trustees. The role is essential to the effective day to day running of the Charity and the management of its Properties, acting as the principle contact for Trustees, residents, contractors & working alongside the Warden in supporting Trustees in meeting their statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

Governance & Compliance:
Prepare Agendas, reports & minutes for Trustee meetings
Maintain statutory records, policies, procedures & registers
Support Charity Commission compliance & annual returns
Maintain safeguarding, GDPR, Health and Safety & risk documentation
Financial Administration:
Record Invoices. Payments, reporting arrears and income & expenditure using Xero
Manage gifts and receipts including historic local traditions
Support Trustees and accountants with budgets, reconciliations & audit information
Maintain accurate financial records & logs

Almshouse & property Operational Management:
Manage Charity property rentals including new resident/tenants, arrears, rent reviews
Arrange property inspections & consult with contractors on works required
Oversee compliance records for fire safety, inspections, regulatory checks & equipment
Act as first point of contact for tenants, Warden, residents, contractors & the general
public

Person Specification:
Essential
Strong Administration & organisational skills
Excellent written & verbal communication
Ability to work independently & exercise sound judgement
High standard of confidentiality and integrity
Confidence in maintaining accurate records both paper & digitally
A calm professional and approachable manner
Empathy and respect when working with older or vulnerable residents

Desirable:
Experience with working with almshouse charity or community organisations
Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR
Experience of financial administration systems, we use Xero
Experience collaborating with contractors
Experience of minute taking and accurate record keeping

Hours: 22 – 28hrs per week from home with occasional working from the meeting room and Trustee Quarterly evening meetings on 2nd Tuesday of the month in January, April, July and October.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a CV and a brief covering letter outlining their suitability for the role in the first instance.
Applications should be sent to Clerk@piltonunitedcharity.org
Closing date for applications: 15th March 2026
Interviews: week commencing 30th March 2026

Registered charity number 200097

15 hrs per week – Salary in the range of £15 – £18 per hour (depending on experience)

Due to the retirement of our current Warden, Barton & Royle Homes are seeking a part-time Warden to support the residents living in our lovely semi-rural community of 26 properties in Station Road, Turvey. The role is centred around enabling older people to live as independently as possible while enjoying their lives to the full.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is compassionate, self-motivated, flexible and attuned to the needs of older people.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact the Clerk, Sue Newman on 07354 691552.

Contact:

For an information pack containing further details of the role and how to apply, please contact Sue on sue2109newman@gmail.com

The closing date for application is 16^th March 2026, and it is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week beginning 23^rd March 2026.

Are you a passionate community minded individual , with time to spare and want to make use of your skills?

We are looking to add to our Board of Trustees at The Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Aylesford and would love to hear from you. 

We are a small Almshouse with 14 Flats housed in a wonderful building that originates from the 1600’s. We are in the heart of the old Aylesford village and known locally as Trinity Court.

No experience is necessary, just a commitment to the role and a willingness to learn.  

In being  a Trustee you will be contributing to our local community by providing secure affordable housing for older residents , supporting the aims of the charity and using your skills effectively. 

We would love to hear from you and welcome enquiries from all walks of life and offer in return a chance to undertake a rewarding and valuable role in the local community. The Trustees meet 3 times a year and are supported by their Clerk , Kathy who can be contacted for more information or an informal chat by emailing kathyfoster.trinitycourt@gmail.com

Old Parish Charities
The Centre
5 Townson Close
Old Northamptonshire
NN6 9RR
Email: office@pcold.org.uk
Registered Charity: 252168

Position: Clerk to the Trustees / Almshouses Manager (Part-Time)
Location: Old Parish Charity, Location: Community Centre, Old, Northamptonshire
Hours: Part-time – 20 hours per week
Salary: £17–£22 per hour (dependent on experience)

About the Charity
Old Parish Charities is a long-established local charity responsible for the management of almshouses and community centre for the benefit of local residents. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by a small staff team.

The Role
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Trustees / Almshouse’s Manager to provide administrative, governance and operational support to the Trust.

The role is central to the effective day-to-day running of the Trust and its properties, acting as the principal point of contact for trustees, residents, contractors and community users, and supporting the Trustees in meeting their statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Prepare agendas, papers and minutes for Trustee meetings
• Maintain statutory records, policies and registers
• Support Charity Commission compliance and annual returns
• Maintain safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety and risk documentation

Financial Administration

• Record invoices, payments, income and expenditure using the Trust’s finance system
• Manage petty cash, vouchers and receipts
• Support trustees and accountants with budgets, reconciliations and audit information
• Maintain accurate financial records and logs

Almshouse, Property & Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Community Centre
• Manage Trust properties including almshouses, a rented flat and allotments
• Arrange maintenance, inspections and contractor visits
• Maintain compliance records for fire safety, inspections and equipment
• Manage bookings, enquiries and access for the Community Centre

People & Community

• Act as first point of contact for residents, centre users and the public
• Communicate professionally with contractors and service providers

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement
• High standards of confidentiality and integrity
• Confidence in maintaining accurate records and using digital systems
• A calm, professional and approachable manner
• Empathy and respect when working with older or vulnerable residents

Desirable

• Experience working with almshouses, charities or community organisations
• Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR
• Experience of financial administration systems
• Experience working with contractors
• Experience of minute-taking

Hours

• 20 hours per week
• Minimum of 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday mornings
• Attendance required at a monthly Tuesday evening Trustee meeting (approximately 3 hours)

How to Apply

• Applicants should submit a CV and a brief covering letter outlining their suitability for the role.
• Applications should be sent to: office@pcold.org.uk
• Closing date: 2 March 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 9 March 2026

The Hillier Almshouse Charity is run and managed by a small team of 3 staff and is governed and supported by a wonderful board of trustees. Currently we have a vacancy on our board of trustees and looking to recruit an enthusiastic volunteer.

If you feel you could voluntary spare some time and consider becoming a trustee we would love to hear from you. The role is very rewarding and we do have lots of fun! The position is not too demanding, typically the board meet around 3 or 4 times a year and as a trustee you would be playing an
important role on the board ensuring the correct governance of the Charity is being observed.

The support our trustees give is of great value to us. In addition to the official meetings, we are always very happy to welcome our trustees in for coffee, cake and a chat.

I would love to hear from you, under no obligation, if you feel you would like more information or would like to be considered.

Please contact Val Richards on 01483 533317 or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com