Accommodation
Independent Living – single dwelling flats.
Criteria
Single
Older than 60
In financial, housing and social need
No significant debts (credit cards, loans or other)
Able to live Independently
Keen to contribute to a community
Has the right to live in the UK
Contact Details
Sophia.osei@thecharterhouse.org
The Clerk to the Brothers
020 3817 4172.
Accommodation
One-bed bungalow in a small courtyard of eight properties, close to shops, bus stops, local church and other amenities.
Monthly maintenance charge is currently £403
Criteria
Single people or couples who have an active Christian faith and are in necessitous circumstances (such as age or disability)
Contact Details
Kathryn Warner, Clerk to the Trustee kwarner@glosdioc.org.uk 01452 835529
Accommodation
A fully refurbished ground floor flat, suitable for sole occupancy. The flat is unfurnished and consists of a sitting room overlooking lawns, bedroom, kitchen with fridge freezer and washing machine, shower room with toilet and basin. Communal gardens with terraced area and barbecue. A common room with comfortable seating, TV and kitchenette is also available for the use of residents. One mile from village centre, with bus stop immediately adjacent to property. Gas central heating and water rates included within weekly cost.
Criteria
To qualify you must be in need of social housing accommodation, and ideally should be at State Pension retirement age or older. You must have resided in the parish of Hawkhurst or a neighbouring parish for at least the last 3 years, or have close relatives who already live in the parish. You must be capable of independent living.
Contact Details
Clerk to the Trustees: Gail Brassleyspringettsclerk@gmail.com
Or write to:
The Clerk,
One bedroom cottage available in Main Street, Tatenhill. The cottage has gas central heating, and has been recently re-decorated, with new fitted carpets throughout. There is a new cooker, as well as fridge freezer in the fitted kitchen at the rear of the property, as well as use of a washing machine and tumble dryer. Upstairs is a spacious bedroom and bathroom with walk-in shower.
The cottage occupies an excellent rural location in a secluded setting, on the edge of this sought after village. Adjoining two other properties, it is set back from the road, with parking spaces and small gardens at the front, and a view of the National Forest across the road.
In order to qualify for consideration as a resident, a person should not be less than 55 years old, on a low income or in need of assistance, and have resided in the parishes of Tatenhill & Rangemore, Dunstall, Branston or Anslow, for a period of not less than five years, OR have family members who have lived in the catchment area for a similar period and wish to bring a relative to the area.
Residents are required to pay a monthly contribution towards the cost of maintaining the properties, which will be calculated using the current amount for Housing Benefit, as well as all utility bills and Council Tax.
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Ruth Tomlinson, on 07751 168960, email r.tomlinson@ymail.com .
Accommodation
A recently refurbished, centrally heated, one bedroom almshouse (suitable for a single person or couple), comprising; porch, fitted kitchen, lounge, bedroom, and wet room
The property is situated in central Welney near the Church.
A weekly maintenance contribution (like a rent) is chargeable, payable monthly by Direct Debit. Further details are available upon request.
Criteria
Preference will be given to Welney residents (or those with a connection to the village) and those in housing need.
Contact Details
All interested parties regardless of age, gender or martial status, are encouraged to express interest.marshallscharity1661@gmail.com
Accommodation
Two mid terrace, two-storey, self-contained Victorian cottages with communal garden. Comprises one bedroom, shower room with wc plus downstairs wc, lounge and kitchen. No appliances are provided. These two cottages are located on a site with five other cottages in the heart of Old Amersham. Tesco and bus services are a five-minute walk away.
Criteria
To be considered applicants must:
Be a person in need;
Live in, near or have an association with Amersham or the ancient Parish of the Lee;
Be capable of independent living; and
Not have any pets nor smoke or vape.
Priority is given to members of the Church of England.
Contact Details
Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge not a rent. https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/apply-for-a-place clerk4auc@gmail.com or call 07885 587 989
Closing date 22nd March 2024
Accommodation
A vacancy has arisen at a terraced cottage within listed buildings owned and managed by the above- named almshouse charity, designed for independent living for those in need.
The property is of high- quality property comprising: Entrance porch, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom, Double Bedroom and Garden and is centrally heated. Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution, which is subject to annual review, and the cost of water rates, heating and all utilities are in addition.
Criteria
In accordance with the beneficiary criteria of the charity, applications are invited either from an individual or couple living in the local area who are of retirement age and are in need, hardship or distress.
Contact Detail s
Further information and application form can be obtained from:
The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645
Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com
Accommodation & Criteria
The Trustees of The Wilkes Alms Charity Seeks Applications from individuals in need of accommodation for a single person due to financial or other hardship from those reside in Leighton Buzzard and the immediate surrounding area.
Contact Details
For a confidential discussion or an application form please contact the
Clerk to the Trustees on
07851153016 or clerk@wilkes-alms.org.uk
HIGH ERCALL HOSPITAL TRUST
HIGH ERCALL
SHROPSHIRE
A terraced cottage within listed buildings owned and managed by the above named Almshouses Charity, designed for independent living.
A high-quality property comprising: Entrance porch, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom, Double Bedroom and Garden. The property is centrally heated and the cost of water, heating and all utilities is additional to the maintenance contribution that residents pay.
Applicants are invited from local retired people, either an individual or couple, with preference given to those in need, hardship or distress.
Eligibility
Applicants will be assessed in accordance with the beneficiary criteria laid down by the Trust and will constitute people of retirement age who have lived locally and have a housing need.
Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution payable monthly. This is subject to annual review.
Further information and application form can be obtained from:
The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645
Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com
Accommodation
A mid terrace, two storey, self-contained cottage with front and rear access built in 2019 designed to accommodate a couple.
The cottage comprises 1-2 double bedrooms, two wet rooms with wc’s and an open plan lounge/kitchen with dining area. The kitchen is fully fitted with an electric hob, oven, microwave
and fridge/freezer. An onsite communal laundry room includes a commercial washer and dryer.
There is onsite parking. There are six other cottages on the site. The village shop and post office are a five-minute walk and a bus service offers access to Reading, Twyford, Winnersh and Wokingham.
Criteria
To be considered applicants must be:
In reduced financial circumstances with a real housing need
In reasonably good health but capable of independent living
To live in the parish of Hurst or adjacent parishes
Key workers may be considered
No pets
No smoking
Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge instead of rent
Contact Details
Mrs Lorraine Gladdish, Clerk to the TrusteesLorraine.gladdish@btinternet.com