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

Lee’s Rest Houses and our Trust that was created under the Will of Dr. Charles Alfred Lee. 

Most of Dr Lees’ estate was left to Trustees to provide accommodation for people who have served the Community of Hull within the previous 5 years or as stated in the deeds; (Persons who have retired and have worked, or spouse of such a person, making application within five years of such a person’s death.)

At the time of Dr Lee’s death, nurses had to live in the nurses’ home and if they got married were not allowed to continue their nursing. Consequently, when nurses retired they had to find somewhere to live.

In 1912 there was no state pension and wages were very poor. It was common for people to have a live-in job as maid, or to live “above the shop”. Dr Lee wanted to provide good quality accommodation for those people who had served the people of Hull and had come on to hard times.

The original terms have been widened to include people who are still in employment and who have resided in Hull for the preceding 5 years.

All residents must be able to live independently in their flats and be of 58 years of age and upwards, there is no upper age.

Help Shape our Future by Becoming a Trustee of Lees Rest Houses Almshouse Charity

Are you a passionate community-minded individuals, and want to make use of your skills?
Then why not join the board of Trustees at Lees Rest Houses charity (Charity No. 221523) and help make a lasting impact by supporting older residents living in secure, dignified housing.
No experience is required, just a commitment to the community and a willingness to learn.

This is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of this Almshouse in Hull.

In becoming a Trustee, you will be contributing to:

Improving the lives of vulnerable older people

Using your skills to further the charity’s commitment

Contributing to the aims of the charity

The Board is interested in hearing from you if you have experience or interests in one
or more of the following areas:

1.      Finance

2.      Property Management

3.      Governance

4.      Community Engagement

5.      Housing or care services for older people

6.      Have no prior trustee experience, but want to be considered for the Board

Trustee Role Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1.       A commitment to the organisation

2.      Having a willingness to learn

3.      Ensuring the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulatory returns.

4.      Being part of the strategic oversight of the charity’s operations.

5.      Monitoring financial performance, including managing income shortfalls, and long term sustainability.

6.      Acting as a guardian of the charity’s mission and reputation.

7.      A commitment to equal opportunities

Person Specification:

8.      An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

9.      An ability to work effectively as a member of the Board

Time Commitment:

10.    Quarterly board meetings (in person or online meetings)

11.   Engagement with residents 

12.   An initial term of two years

For an informal chat or to find out more, contact Dr Anthony Nicholson 07721 643905 or by emailing your expression of interest to tonynick60@gmail.com

The Pickering Almshouses were left in trust by the late Christopher Pickering “to be occupied by
females or married couples of good character and moral worth of the age of at least 65 years and
who have resided in Hornsea for at least 10 years and who cannot maintain themselves by their own
exertions”.

The Pickering Charity is a registered Almshouse Charity and as such the Trustees do not offer
secure tenancies under the provision of the Housing act 1980. All offers of Accommodation are
subject to license. This means that a successful applicant will be given a letter of appointment and
become a beneficiary of the charity when occupying the Almshouse accommodation.

The Pickering Almshouses comprise of 6 units, 78-88 Newbegin, Hornsea, HU18 1AD.
The Governors and Trustees are seeking to recruit new Trustees, to help with the day to day running
of the Almshouses, including administration and management.
The Trustees are volunteers who offer their services free of any charge, other than any agreed
incurred expenses.

If you possess any of the skills and qualifications listed below, then you may be suitable to take up
the role of Trustee, a very rewarding and important role in the community.

• Almshouse Knowledge
• Board / Trustee experience
• Communication, Social Media & Marketing
• Data Protection
• Financial & Budgeting
• Fundraising
• Gardening
• Health & Safety
• Investments
• Legal
• Policy Development
• Risk Management
• Safeguarding
• Change Management
• Social Care System and Services
• Directorship / Chairperson-ship
• Information Technology
  

If you have time on your hands, and enjoy helping disadvantaged people, to lead a better life, then
this could be for you.
The Governors and Trustees meet 3 times a year and this includes the AGM.
To apply by written letter to; The Governors and Trustees, Pickering Almshouses, 31 Market Place,
Hornsea, HU18 1AN.

Email: jimandclare190@btinternet.com

Part Time (21 hours) / Fixed Term 9-month contract/Hybrid working

Start Date: February/March 2026

Job Description:

Join our small friendly team as someone who thrives on initiative and works hand-in-hand with our residents.

We’re looking for a caring professional who balances strong organisational skills with kindness and understanding.

The Sheppard Trust is an almshouse charity providing affordable independent accommodation for older women. The Trust plans to move to our brand-new, purpose-built accommodation located near Hampton Court village in Surrey.

Whilst we are waiting for the build to complete 20 of our existing residents are temporarily housed in Mill Hill with 4 housed in Greenford.  Their new homes are expected to be ready for occupation around July 2026 and this role is to support these residents before, during and after our move, and to help them settle into their new accommodation.

You’ll bring:

• excellent people skills, and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people
• an understanding of the needs and concerns of older people and the desire to make a difference to their wellbeing
• the ability to work proactively and independently using your own initiative
• a strong commitment to safeguarding. 

We can offer:

• hybrid working
• a salary in the range of £35K – £37.5K
• membership of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (defined contribution)

The right appointment is important to us and so we are willing to discuss proposals for alternative working arrangements with suitable candidates (including adding additional responsibilities to create a full-time role).

How to apply:

For a full job description and application form, or to find out more, please email lisasmith@sheppardtrust.org

Interviews will be held on the 14^thJanuary 2026

No recruitment agencies, newspaper or publications please.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Help Shape our Future by Becoming a Trustee of Emma Rice and W.E.J. Knight Almshouse Charity

Are you a passionate community-minded individuals, and want to make use of your skills?
Then why not join the board of Trustees at Emma Rice and W.E.J. Knight Almshouse charity
(Charity No. 801604) and help make a lasting impact.by supporting older residents living in secure, dignified housing.
No experience is required, just a commitment to the community and a willingness to learn.
This is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of this Northampton Almshouse.
In becoming a trustee you will be contributing to:

• Improving the lives of vulnerable older people
• Using your skills to further the charity’s commitments
• Contributing to the aims of the charity

The Board is interested in hearing from you if you have experience or interests in one
or more of the following areas:

1. Finance
2. Property Management
3. Governance
4. Community Engagement
5. Housing or care services for older people
6. Have no prior trustee experience, but want to considered for the Board
   

For an informal chat or to find out more, contact Robert Goulbourne on 01604 760928 or by
emailing your expression of interest to rmgoulb4@btinternet.com

Trustee Role Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. A commitment to the organisation
2. Having a willingness to learn
3. Ensuring the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and relevant
   regulatory returns.
4. Being part of the strategic oversight of the charity’s operations.
5. Engaging with property management partners – East Midlands Housing (EMH) on all
   joint business decisions
6. Monitoring financial performance, including managing income shortfalls, and long
   term sustainability.
7. Acting as a guardian of the charity’s mission and reputation.
8. A commitment to equal opportunities

Person Specification:

9. An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of
   trusteeship
10. An ability to work effectively as a member of the Board

Time Commitment:

11. Quarterly board meetings (in person or online meetings)
12. Engagement with residents and property management partners (EMH)
13. An initial term of two years

Governance Action Plan:

The following areas have been identified a priority by the Trustees’ for urgent attentions

Trustee Board: The recruit of 3 or more additional trustees to ensure quorate at meetings and diverse inputs. Ensure Almshouse policies and complaints procedures is in line with current legislation.

Financial Oversight: Review income strategy, prepare budgets, including a future sustainability financial plan.

Filing Compliance: Establish an annual Trustees’ meetings calendar, ensure legal compliance with statutory returns, and current policies.

Resident Engagement: Schedule regular feedback sessions with residents and explore ways to enhance their independent living experience.

Part time Clerk to the Trustees, Equivalent to around one day a week

The charity provides almshouse accommodation in 12 historic properties in Staindrop.

Self employed, £6000 per year.

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and self motivated person for this rewarding role. A person who enjoys working with people will find this position very fulfilling.

Key responsibilities are:

Administration of the charity

Managing the maintenance of the almshouses

Liaising with residents and working with the trustees

For a full scope of services description, further information and an application form please email staindropalmshouses@gmail.com

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 19th January 2026 with a start date of Monday 2nd March 2026

Volunteer Directors – Wanted

Do you have an interest in the well being of our local community in Shelford, its people and its green space? Come join The Great Shelford Village Charity (GSVC) as a volunteer director! GSVC is looking for two new local people to join our team.

Contact:

For more information please click Volunteer Directors – Wanted – GSVC

Emma Simmons Charity is a small, local charity in Ramsgate providing low cost community almshousing that is held in trust for local people who are in housing need.

We are looking to expand our Board with new volunteer trustees with a passion for supporting older people, a variety of skills, or with experience in either property, social housing, heritage, law and finance. 

What will you be doing?

We expect that Trustees will: 

Act as an ambassador for our work, putting our interests first

Attend our community events, when possible

Help to generate and support funding leads 

Assist with the appointment of new beneficiary residents

Attend bi-annual Board Meetings

Sign off our annual accounts and Trustees report 

Assist with sign-off on payments  

What difference will you make?

By joining our Board, you will help ensure the charity’s effective governance, financial sustainability, and compliance with the law, thereby safeguarding the charity’s future and providing a secure, supportive home for residents. 

You will help to lead the local almshouse community and collaborate to achieve the charity’s core mission of providing affordable homes and care to those in need. 

What are we looking for?

·      A commitment to the charity’s values and principles.

·      A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.

·      Good, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy.

·      A willingness to speak their mind.

·      A desire to implement the highest standards of governance.

·      An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

·      An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

·      Ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences.

·      A commitment to the following principles of public life: (Government Committee on Standard in Public Life): honesty, integrity, objectivity, accountability, selflessness, openness, and leadership.

How to apply?

Please contact Jeni Hoskin, Clerk to the charity on jeni@openalms.co.uk / 01376 502500 to discuss the role or to express your interest.

Applicants may be invited to meet with the Chair in Ramsgate in October