Accommodation
Situated beside All Saints Church, the property sits within the community of 10 Almshouses overlooking the award-winning communal garden.
The property has recently been refurbished and is composed of a porch, living room, single bedroom, kitchen and wet-room – An emergency call system is also installed.
Edmonton United Charities is a local charity providing affordable housing in Edmonton for people in financial need.
The charity is run by a group of volunteer trustees and properties are managed by Millard Consultants.
Criteria
Applicants must be
Of retirement age
In need, hardship or distress
Of limited financial means
A resident of Edmonton, for at least five years
Capable of independent living
Contact details
For an application or more information please contact us:
Email: clerk@edmontonunitedcharities.org.uk
Tel: 01353 699043
Application deadline is 31st October.
Interviews to be held on 18th November
Accommodation:
Mid terrace two story cottage one of four units.
- Recently refurbished Ground Floor Shower Room / WC
- New kitchen with electric cooker and fridge
- Sitting room
- Downstairs rear lobby
- 2 bedrooms – one leading into another
- Recent new electric night storage heaters plus open coal fire in sitting room
- Recently redecorated and carpeted
- New water tank
- Small garden back and front
- Peaceful rural location
- Immediately available
Criteria:
- Cottage will suit one or two occupants
- Being an Almshouse Charity applicants are assumed to be of a mature age and able to produce satisfactory references
- Steep cottage staircase suits able bodied occupants only
- Country location car essential
- No pets
- No smoking
Contact:
Apply in writing: William Gurney Charity
C/O MAG Group Building, Vulcan Road South, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6AF
Or by email to info@williamgurneytrust.co.uk
Accommodation:
The Trustees of the ‘George Townsend Charity CRN’ invite applications for the selection of a single lady over 45 years of age ‘in need’ to occupy an unfurnished first floor flat.
One bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with WC
Contribution: £434 per calendar month
Contact:
Tel: Sturgis Snow and Astill LLP 0116 2555999
Accommodation:
A one-bedroom house is available with the use of a large communal garden. It comprises sitting room/dining room, bathroom, kitchen with cooker & hob and an upstairs bedroom with en-suite toilet and basin. The properties also have off street parking.
Criteria:
Applications will be considered from persons aged over 60 on low income who live in the Parish, or from an aged relative of a parishioner who would like to move into the Parish to be near their family.
Residents are expected to be independent and able to look after themselves, although a mobile warden scheme is available in the village.
Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a weekly maintenance contribution (which may be met by benefits) rather than rent.
Contact:
For further information and an application form, please email info@cottenhamcharities.co.uk
or call 01954 250082.
Website:
www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk
Accommodation
A small (365 square feet), ground floor, non-smoking, 1-bed flat (single occupancy) has become available at the Hatcliffe Almshouses in Greenwich.
The current weekly maintenance contribution (WMC) is £140.14 per week (equivalent to £607.27 per month) plus bills.
Criteria
Applicants must be in need, aged 55 or over, live within 5 miles of the Almshouses (SE10 9UY) and South of the Thames, be capable of independent living and looking to contribute positively to the Hatcliffe community.
Under the terms of our Charity Scheme, preference will be given to women.
Contact Details
For further details and an application form please contact Olivia Brett, Property Manager:
Email: obrett@danielwatney.co.uk
Telephone: 07761 206 213
We have a first floor flat available that would suit a single person at our Almshouse, which occupies a central position on the High Street in Guildford.
The flat is within the modern section of the Almshouse and overlooks a beautiful communal garden. It has recently been refurbished and has a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with a level floor shower. An emergency call system is installed.
The flats are set within the grounds of the original Almshouse built over 400 years ago and are within easy reach of local services. Staff work hard to provide a supportive environment, enabling residents to live independently.
To be considered for a flat, applicants must meet the following criteria
- be at least 60 years of age
- be born in the Borough of Guildford or have lived in the Borough for 20 years or 2 years immediately prior to the date of your application
- be eligible to receive Housing Benefit
- be capable of independent living – able to look after yourself and your home
Contact Details
Nicole Clemaron
Telephone: 01483 569207
Email address: warden@abbotshospital.org
Website: www.abbotshospital.org
Almshouse Vacancy
The Wilkes Alms Charity has 1 Bedroom Almshouse available
Eligibility Requirements:
The Wilkes Alms Charity Almshouses are available to those in need by reason of age, financial or other hardship. Preference is given to persons who are resident within Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Please note that all our sites are no smoking and pets are not permitted.
Application Procedure:
Expressions of interest can be made via our Estates Officer
estates@wilkes-alms.org.uk
Formal application is via an application form, submission of an application form does not guarantee an interview.
Feedback on individual applications will not be provided.
Accommodation
One Bedroom Flat
Criteria
1 – Retirement pension age (67 years old)
2 – Lives in the borough of Fulham for at least 3 years.
3 – Being in financial hardship.
Contact Details
Tel: 020 77316311
Email: Vera.treacy@lygonhouse.org
The Methodist Homestead is a long-established sheltered housing charity, set in a peaceful location near the racecourse in Northampton established in 1929.
We are now accepting applications for one-bedroom, self-contained cottages designed for older people seeking comfort, independence, and a caring community.
What We Offer
- Comfortable and affordable unfurnished accommodation
- Independent living with the reassurance of a supportive environment
- Shared gardens and communal facilities in a quiet setting
- A part-time Warden providing regular welfare checks and organising community activities
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from those who:
- Are retired with limited means and in need of sheltered accommodation.
- Are able to live independently
- Are sympathetic to Christian values
📍 Location: The Methodist Homestead, Homestead Way, Northampton NN2 6JH
📞 To find out more or request an application form, please contact:
The Scheme Manager
Tel: 07957 623026
Email: office@homesteadcottages.org.uk
🌐 Website: www.homesteadcottages.org.uk
Accommodation:
Studio – A comfortable and spacious ground self-contained studio available to ladies over 60 years old. 10 mins walk to the town and station.
A warden who is on duty Mon – Fri, together with a 24-hour emergency call system, CCTV and door entry system.
The large well-maintained, sunny garden offers beautiful views across the Downs; a communal lounge and kitchen in which the residents enjoy regular social gatherings.
Other facilities including on-line computer access, communal TV, DVD, laundry equipment etc.
The current costs are £155.80pw incl. Gas, electric and water
Criteria:
Ladies over 60 years old who are of limited means
Contact:
Please call 01483 575814 or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com for further details