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 over 65 years old
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
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.
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
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 clerk.battersby@gmail.com
Elvetham Charities: established in 1962 by Sir Richard A-G Calthorpe, Bt., to provide almshouse accommodation and
Almshouses: offer unfurnished accommodation designed to provide convenient, comfortable, and secure independent
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
The Alice Gough Memorial homes were established in the 1960s and consist of thirteen flats and bungalows with a mix of one and two bedrooms.
Accommodation:
A 2-bedroom bungalow with a small kitchen. Bathroom has a walk-in shower rather than a bath.
Suitable for a couple/2 people
A 2-bedroom first floor flat with a small kitchen. Bathroom is currently being remodelled and final layout not yet decided.
Suitable for a couple
Communal grounds with a small private car park. Close to the town centre
There is no resident warden, but an alarm system is provided.
Weekly maintenance charge applies. Residents responsible for their council tax and bills (excluding utilities).
Criteria:
Open to men and women who have lived in or worked in the parish of Bracknell Town for 15 years at any one time. Applicants should be of ‘good character’ and be ‘in need of assistance’ – this is based on both financial and housing need.
Must be capable of independent living – able to look after yourself and your home
Application process includes references, checks and an interview at current address to validate information
Sorry, no pets.
Contact:
To request an application form please contact, Andrea McCombie, Clerk to the Trustees
Email: clerk@alicegoughmemorialhomestrust.org.uk
Tel: 01344 266899
Accommodation:
Single occupancy one bedroom house, with a shared garden and a shared communal entrance. Parking permits only. Gas central heating
Criteria:
Occupants must be aged over 60 years of age, able to live independently. Occupants must meet the criteria.
– widow or spinster
– resident in Watford or local villages for last 10 years
– member of C of E Pet permission must be granted
Contact:
For further information, or to request an application form please contact the Rachel Neville at Paradigm Housing Group on
01707 283025 or email Rachel.neville@paradigmhousing.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 £145.47 per week (equivalent to £630.37 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:
For further details and an application form please contact Olivia Brett, Property Manager:
Email: obrett@danielwatney.co.uk
Telephone: 07761 206 213
Accommodation:
An unfurnished ground floor flat, one bedroom, lounge, kitchen, shower-room with WC
Current contribution £434 per calendar month
Criteria:
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 ground floor flat
Further conditions apply
Contact:
Sturgis Snow and Astill LLP
Tel: 0116 2555999
Accommodation:
One bedroom, first floor, apartment style unit. Parking is available and there is a private balcony.
Criteria:
To qualify for an almshouse an applicant should be:
Be in housing need
Live in Ely or the immediate surrounding area
Be over 60 years of age and retired
Contact:
For an application or more information please contact us:
Accommodation:
One bedroom Almshouse with ensuite bathroom, set over two floors.
**photos for example only – properties vary – each is set over two floors with staircase**
Criteria:
Applicants must have a true housing need, be of limited financial means, be over 60, have a clear connection with the administrative area of Harrogate Borough (as defined in 1974) or Bradford Metropolitan District Council and be capable of independent living.
Maintenance Charge payable in the region of £715 per calendar month.
Residents are responsible for Council Tax & Utilities. Those in receipt of Housing Benefit are encouraged to apply. Maintenance charges are reviewed each April
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a property viewing and interview with a panel of Trustees. Due to high demand, it may be necessary to stop accepting applications. If this is the case, applicants will be given the opportunity to remain on file for future vacancies.
Contact Details:
Becky Harradine – Scheme Manager
07536 187 626
vacancies@rogersalmshouses.org.uk