Harlow Poors Charities – Harlow, Essex

Accommodation:

Godsafe Almshouses have a vacant 1 Bedroom First Floor Flat for sole occupancy. Kitchen, lounge and bathroom with shower cubicle (no bath). Access by lift/stairs.

Option to have telecare service which we will pay for. You will need to have a landline for this if so.

One well behaved small pet allowed but permission from Trustees is required. Peaceful communal gardens. The Charity only employs a part time Clerk who works from home, there are no staff on site.

Criteria:

Must be single and over 55 years

Must have a past or present connection to Harlow

Must be reasonably active and able to live independently as care is not provided. Any support will need to come from family/friends.

You should be in a social, financial or housing need.

You should be eligible for housing benefit/costs, as the main aim of the Almshouses is to help those in financial need.

You must not own or part own a property.

Contact Details:

Nicola Murray, Clerk to Trustees of Harlow Poors Charities.

For more information and an application form please email: godsafealmshouses@gmail.com

Closing date for applications to be returned is 25 September 2026.

The Talbot Village Almshouses – Bournemouth, Dorset

Accommodation:

The Talbot Village Almshouses were endowed by 2 sisters Mary and Georgina Talbot in 1862. They were part of Talbot model village which was created by the sisters.

They are still run by the Talbot Village Almshouses Trust.

A one-bedroom recently renovated ground floor terraced almshouse situated in the historic town of Talbot.

  • A lounge
  • A fitted kitchen (electrical appliances not included)
  • Brand new bathroom with walk in shower
  • A double bedroom
  • Access to car parking

Residents pay a weekly maintenance charge, currently £ 130.62 per week, reviewed annually.

Residents are responsible for

  • Council tax
  • electricity
  • internet/broadband

Criteria:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and:

  • Be capable of living independently and able to look after themselves and their home.
  • Complete the Trust’s application process, which includes appropriate checks and an interview at their current address to verify the information provided.
  • Inhabitants of the boroughs of either Poole or Bournemouth, with a preference for those who have ever resided in Talbot Village.

Contact:

To request an application form please contact Veronica Ezzard on tvt@fowlerfortescue.co.uk

Or alternatively call for any further enquiries on 01747 359916

Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is 9am by Monday 31st  August 2026

The Charterhouse – Charterhouse Square, Islington London

Accommodation:

One bedroom apartment style unit accommodation / Studio accommodation

Criteria:

The Almshouse Charity provides affordable accommodation for older people who are able to live independently and who meet the charitable objectives of the organisation.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Be aged 60 years or over.
  • Single
  • Be able to live independently without the need for full-time care or support.
  • Demonstrate a housing need, social need and/or limited financial resources.
  • Be of good character and willing to contribute positively to the almshouse community.
  • Please note that accommodation is allocated at the discretion of the Trustees and is subject to availability.
  • Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that accommodation will be offered.
  • All applications are assessed fairly and confidentially in accordance with the charity’s governing documents, policies, and procedures. The Trustees are committed to ensuring that applications are considered on their individual merits and in line with the charitable purposes of the almshouse.

Contact:

Housing and Welfare Officer Sophia Osei

Main Office: 020 3817 4172

Mobile: 078 5691 8282

Email: sophia.osei@thecharterhouse.org

Resident Vacancy: Arthur Norfolk, Battersby Trust

Battersby Court, 13 Old Hall Drive, Stockport, SK2 5UA

Our Trust is a long-established charity providing safe, affordable and supportive accommodation for older people in need of assistance across the Stockport area.

Battersby Court comprises 20, one-bedroom bungalows for both single residents and couples, set in a peaceful location with attractive, well-maintained gardens.

Accommodation

Suitable for a couple only

This larger semi-detached one-bedroom bungalow comprises:

  • Sitting room
  • Brand new fitted kitchen (electrical appliances not included)
  • Brand new bathroom with shower
  • Double bedroom
  • Access to car parking

Residents pay a weekly maintenance charge, which is collected monthly. The current charge is £582 per month and is reviewed annually.

Residents are also responsible for:

  • Council Tax
  • Electricity costs
  • Telephone charges

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the Trust’s charitable objectives:

“Aged or infirm persons of good character and deserving of assistance who reside in the Stockport Borough or within a reasonable distance.”

Priority is given to people, or widows, who were previously engaged in business or a profession.

Applicants must also:

  • Be capable of living independently and able to look after themselves and their home.
  • Complete the Trust’s application process, which includes appropriate checks and an interview at their current address to verify the information provided.

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted.

Contact

Clerk to Battersby Court
Helen O’Sullivan
clerk.battersby@gmail.com

Elvetham Charities – Elvetham, Hampshire

Elvetham Charities: established in 1962 by Sir Richard A-G Calthorpe, Bt., to provide almshouse accommodation and
relief for individuals in need who reside in the Parish of Elvetham and Hartley Wintney.

Almshouses: offer unfurnished accommodation designed to provide convenient, comfortable, and secure independent
living. The Charity is not a care provider; residents are expected to live independently. While there is no on-site
warden at Calthorpe Houses, each home has the option of a call system for added reassurance.

Accommodation:

A one-bedroomed bungalow situated in a semi-rural setting Calthorpe Houses, Elvetham Lane, RG27 8AH

  • A lounge
  • A fitted kitchen (excluding electrical appliances)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A bedroom
  • Access to car parking
  • Residents pay a weekly maintenance charge, currently £132.20 per week, reviewed annually.
  • Residents are also responsible for Council Tax (Band C), electricity usage & telephone costs.

Criteria:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and either:

  • Be currently residing in the Parish of Elvetham or Hartley Wintney, or
  • Have previously lived in the area and maintain a strong local connection

Contact:

Enquiries: by 3 August 2026 to Claire Darling, Elvetham Charities Secretary E: secretary@elvethamcharities.org