Accommodation
The Charity of Mabel Shickle, have a first floor flat at Tudor House, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, available from November 2019.
Criteria
- Single person
- married couple
Contact
For further details please contact in writing to:
Martin Pod
14 Stancombe View, Winchcombe. G154 5LF
Accommodation
Andros Almshouse Charity have two one bedroom properties in South Chailey, East Sussex. Both are on ground floor level, self contained with modern fitted kitchens and bathrooms. They are situated in a delightful development of 35 properties with a community centre and in lovely grounds.
Criteria
- over 55 years of age
- Local connection
- Of good character
- Limited financial means
- Non smokers
- No pets
Contact
Please
contact
Scheme Manager: Veronica Mamoany
01273
400466 Theoffice@granthamclose.org.ug
Accommodation
Amersham Almshouses (part of Amersham United Charities) has a single floor one bedroom cottage available in the heart of Old Amersham. The cottage comprises of one bedroom, a shower room, a kitchen and living area. Parking is on the street. There is a secluded communal gardens.
Criteria
The charity criteria for occupancy are
- single person who must be able to live independently
- be of limited financial means
- no pets
- resident in the area of benefit
Contact
Please see https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/apply-for-a-place for more details.
Harriet Lemon on 01494 721 781 or visit our website for an application form. Email: harrietlemon163@gmail.com
Accommodation
Reading Almshouse Charity owns 3 properties in Reading, each comprising accommodation for single people or couples. The charity currently has vacancies at its newly acquired property in Lower Earley, Reading. The building is being refurbished and when complete will provide 36 units, mostly one bedroom flats and several studios, plus a laundry, communal lounge and office for the manager. There is also an extensive communal garden. The accommodation is becoming available in phases from October 2019 to January 2020. We are unable to accommodate pets.
Criteria
In order to
qualify applicants must:
- be able to live independently
- be in need, for example harassment, overcrowding, medical needs, social need, financial
- have resided within 20 miles of St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Butts, Reading for not less than three years at some stage during their lifetime before the time of appointment
- be of good character
Contact details
Sheila
Barnes, Senior Site Manager
Email: sheila@pentonhouse.org.uk
Tel: 0118 9314631
Accommodation
Davenport Homes, an Almshouse charity based in Knowle, Solihull, have a vacancy in one of their cottages, The Mews, which has been recently refurbished. The property comprises 1 bedroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen and shower room. It is located on Tilehouse Green Lane in the Bentley Heath area of Knowle.
Criteria
suitable for either a single retired person or a retired couple in need.
Contact Details
If you wish to apply for this cottage, please contact Julie Grenfell on:
01564 773407 or email at contact@davenportalmshouses.org.uk
Accommodation
The above mentioned Charity has 16 single-storey dwellings for independent living within the City of Ripon, 15 of which are single occupancy and one double occupancy. All properties have a small section of garden specific to each as well as communal space offering an area to sit and enjoy. All are within walking distance of the centre where a number of shops and amenities can be found.
Criteria
The Trust gives preference to persons in need aged 50 and over who have lived in Ripon or the surrounding district for at least five years, but is also prepared to consider other applicants.
Contact Details
Expressions of interest concerning current vacancies or to be added to our waiting list should be made in writing to:
Clerk/Administrator to the Trustees,
c/o Ripon Cathedral Office,
Liberty Courthouse,
Minster Road,
Ripon,
HG4 1QS
Please state name, age, address and telephone number
or by email to chapelsandhospitals@riponcathedral.org.uk. Alternatively, the Clerk/Administrator can be contacted on 07939 074558
Accommodation
A residence has become available within Perry Almshouses on Dragon Road. The house is single occupancy and comprises of a lounge, small kitchen and bathroom, an upstairs bedroom with communal laundry and gardens. The successful applicant will be required to pay a monthly maintenance contribution
Criteria
Applicants must meet the below criteria:
- Unable to afford a home of their own
- Aged 60 years or over (or if younger, are unable to maintain themselves through ill-health, accident or infirmity)
- Anyone within the ancient parish of Winterbourne. If born within the parish, should have been a resident there for not less than 5 years or if born elsewhere should have been a resident for not less than 10 years prior to application; with preference being given to those who are actively involved in a Christian denomination.
- In need
Contact Details
For further information and/or an application form please phone 07968 317324. The deadline for completed applications is 23rd August 2019
Accomodation
St Joseph’s Almshouses is in Hammersmith and comprises of 31 compact flats. The flats are situated around a courtyard garden setting that provides peace and tranquility. They are located centrally and within easy walking distance to shops and public transport
Criteria
- Suitable for single people
- Aged 60 years and over
- Must be able to live independently
- Of Roman Catholic faith
- Of limited means
Contact Details
For an application form or further information please contact Rita Nath-Dongre:
St Joseph’s Society
42 Brook Green
London
W6 7BW
020 7603 9817
Old London Road Kingston upon Thames KT26NQ
Accommodation:
One-bedroomed, ground floor at a modest weekly maintenance contribution, with shared use of large garden
Criteria
To be eligible, you need to be:
- In housing need – in temporary or very unsuitable accommodation or facing eviction
- Of modest means – this may mean eligible for Housing Benefit.
- 60 years or older – there is no upper limit.
- Living in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames or with links to the Borough – except in special cases to be approved by the Trustees.
- Capable of independent living – able to look after yourself and your home, if necessary, with help from, for example, friends, family or social services.
- Aware of the need for give and take when living in close proximity to others.
Contact Details:
For more information, please contact clerk@cleavesalmshouses.co.uk
Accommodation
The St Lukes Almshouses has an unfurnished bedsit in Charlton, London.
- The bedsit has a separate kitchen diner.
- Sharing communal garden.
Criteria
Terms of charity state that residents are to have a connection to Charlton.
- Must be able to live independently.
- Over 55 years of age.
- Pets considered.
Contact Details
For more information, please contact Yvonne Simpson 0208 858 8175