Greenwich Charities of William Hatcliffe and the Misses Smith – Greenwich Hatcliffe

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


George Townsend Charity – Aylestone, Leicestershire

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


Thomas Parson’s Charity – Ely, Cambridgeshire

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:
Email: j.moore@thomasparsonscharity.org.uk
Tel: 07710 933 295


Rogers’ Almshouses – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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


The Hartley Trust – Donnington, Berkshire

Accommodation

A one bedroom, self-contained, unfurnished two-storey property adjacent to other almshouse dwellings in a pleasant village setting. 

Criteria

This accommodation is available to:

  • Male applicants aged 60 years or over
  • Individuals able to live independently
  • Applicants ideally living in Berkshire or Oxfordshire

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted.

Contact Details

Please visit our website www.hartleytrust.org for further information and an application form or call 01635 551530


Jane Gibson Almshouses – North East England, Sunderland

Accommodation

Jane Gibson Almshouses has a vacant one-bedroom flat at the Mowbray Almshouses next to the Minster in the centre of Sunderland (SR1 3PU). It is generously-sized; on the first floor reached by stairs and part of a community of 8 flats.

Photographs available at https://tinyurl.com/AlmshousePhotos

Criteria

Available to those over the age of 60; associated with Bishopwearmouth parish or able to demonstrate a connection to Sunderland; living independently, in financial and housing need and able to provide character references.

Contact Details

email: jgcmowbrayalmshouses@gmail.com
Telephone: 07438 243687
Address: The Administrator, Jane Gibson Almshouses, 313 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ET


Reading Almshouse Charity – Reading, Berkshire

Accommodation:

1- Bedroom Flat

Criteria:

To qualify as a resident of one of our almshouses a person must have resided within 20 miles of St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Butts, Reading for at least three years at some point in their life.  Each person must also be:-

  • Over 55 years old
  • In need, for example due to harassment, overcrowding, medical, social, or financial reasons.
  • Of good character.
  • Able to live independently.

If applying as a couple, both parties must meet the above criteria.

We charge a monthly maintenance contribution which is approximately 80% of the market rent. 

Contact:

Email: housing@readingalmshouses.org.uk

or Telephone No: 0118 9314631


Wycombe Almshouses – High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Accommodation

One bed “cluster home”
Downstairs lounge/kitchen with Fridge Freezer, Oven and hob.
Upstairs Bathroom with shower over bath and double bedroom.
Private Garden.
One allocated parking space.
High Wycombe – on a hill within walking distance of town centre.

Criteria

50+ with a local connection and in housing need.

Contact details

Application enquires to the manager (see below and email) followed by interview.

Deadline for applications 18th May.

Paul Turner,
Almshouses Manager
Wycombe Almshouses
The Office, 13 Chichester Close
High Wycombe
HP13 6AU
Tel: 01494 472744
Emails: p.turner@wycombealmshouses.co.uk


Shrewsbury Drapers Company – Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Accommodation:

Vacancy at Fairford Place, a studio flat is expected with be available mid-late May, £108.28/Week

Criteria:

Applications welcome from people on a low income who are approaching or in retirement, in housing need, able to live independently, and with connections to Shropshire or Powys.

Contact:

Apply within 2 weeks

shrewsburydrapers.org.uk/apply