Accommodation
A fully refurbished first floor flat, suitable for sole occupancy. The flat is unfurnished and consists of a sitting room overlooking lawns, double aspect 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.
We cannot accept applications unless you 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:
Accommodation
The Printing Charity has vacancies at Southwood Court in Basildon, Essex. The property offers one bedroomed, self-contained apartments for people in their retirement years.
Here’s what is on offer:
one-bedroom, self-contained apartments on either ground or first floor
spacious living room with either a Juliette balcony or patio, depending on ground or first floor
shower room in all apartments
fitted kitchen with oven, hob and space for fridge and washing machine
laundry room
lift to first floor with wheelchair access
good sized and well maintained communal gardens
off-street parking
out of hours community alarm service for evenings and weekends
close to local bus and transport links with access to local amenities
organised and ad-hoc events for those wishing to get more involved
Criteria
To be eligible you’ll need to be able to show that you have worked in our sector for at least three years’ or be directly related to someone who has. You’ll also need to be of retirement age and able to live independently.
Contact Details
For further information email support@theprintingcharity.org.uk or call 01293 542820.
Accommodation
The Printing Charity has vacancies at Beaverbrook House, Bletchley near Milton Keynes. The property offers one bedroomed, self-contained apartments for people in their retirement years.
Here’s what is on offer:
one-bedroom, self-contained apartments on either ground or first floor
spacious living room with either a Juliette balcony or patio, depending on ground or first floor
shower room in all apartments
fitted kitchen with oven, hob and space for fridge and washing machine
laundry room
lift to first floor with wheelchair access
good sized and well maintained communal gardens
off-street parking
out of hours community alarm service for evenings and weekends
close to local bus and transport links with access to local amenities
organised and ad-hoc events for those wishing to get more involved
Criteria
To be eligible you’ll need to be able to show that you have worked in our sector for at least three years’ or be directly related to someone who has. You’ll also need to be of retirement age and able to live independently.
Contact Details
For further information email support@theprintingcharity.org.uk or call 01293 542820.
Accommodation
A small, 1 bed flat (single occupancy) has become available at the Hatcliffe Almshouses in Greenwich, SE10.
Criteria
Applicants must be in need, aged 55 or over, live in the Borough of Greenwich (within 5 miles of the Almshouses), 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 Details
For further details and an application form please contact Gracie Shepherd, Property Manager: gshepherd@danielwatney.co.uk / 07938 483 046
Accommodation
A ground floor one bedroom flat is available for an independent single woman.
The Ann Smyth Almshouse is a charitable foundation in Ipswich with eight self-contained flats.
The vacant centrally heated flat consists of a bedroom, sitting/dining room, kitchen and shower-room. The occupant will benefit from:
Easy access to all town centre amenities Shared use of a secluded rear garden Connection to Ipswich Hears alarm service Residents are beneficiaries of the Charity and pay a contribution towards the costs of maintaining the Almshouse. Each resident is responsible for paying their own energy bills and council tax.
Criteria
The charity’s original purpose was to provide accommodation for poor single women, aged 50 and over, who are communicant members of the Church of England.
Applications are invited from single women who can live independently and who fit these criteria as closely as possible No car parking facility is provided.
Location: 27 Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AB
Contact Details
Please contact the Clerk to the Trustees for more details or to arrange viewing:
email: almshousestmary@gmail.com
Accommodation
We have a comfortable and spacious ground self-contained studio available to ladies over 60 years old. 10 mins walk to the town and station. A warden who is on duty Mon – Fri, together with a 24-hour emergency call system, CCTV and door entry system. The large well-maintained, sunny garden offers beautiful views across the Downs; a communal lounge and kitchen in which the residents enjoy regular social gatherings. Other facilities including on-line computer access, communal TV, DVD, laundry equipment etc.
The current costs are £153.20pw incl. Gas, electric and water.
Contact Details
Please call 01483 575814 or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com for further details.
Accommodation
A mid-terrace, two-storey, self-contained Victorian cottages with communal garden. Comprises one large bedroom, shower room with wc plus downstairs wc, small lounge and a kitchen. No appliances are provided. The cottage is located on a site with six other cottages in the heart of Old Amersham. Tesco and bus services are a five-minute walk away. Parking is on the High Street.
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.
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. For an application form and to find out more about the charity & the accommodation contact the Clerk: Email clerk4auc@gmail.com or call 07885 587 989
Closing date 20th September 2024.
Property is a fully refurbished one-bedroom terraced cottage, located close to the town centre of Leighton Buzzard.
Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate a genuine housing need arising from financial hardship or limited financial resources.
Additionally, applicants should be current residents of Leighton Buzzard or have substantial connections to the town.
The ability to live independently is also a crucial requirement.
Contact Details
Interested individuals are kindly requested to register their interest by sending an email to the Estates Officer at the provided address. estates@wilkes-alms.org.uk
Closing date is 23rd September 2024
Accommodation
A selection of one-bedroom flats in a 5-storey purpose-built block, completed in 2016, set in attractive grounds at the top of Sydenham Hill.
Support staff comprise: Resident Scheme Manager, resident Deputy Scheme Manager, Premises Manager and House-keeping team.
Criteria
Over 60
In financial and housing need
From a London Borough
Able to live independently
No smoking
Contact Details
For more information please call 02086704504 or email almshouse@3chars.org.uk
Accommodation
There is a current vacancy at the Eames Almshouses, comprising of a one bedroom bungalow, suitable for a single person or a couple.
Criteria
In order to be eligible, applicants need to have a housing need due to financial hardship or limited financial resources, be a resident in or have connections with Steep or adjoining parishes and be able to live independently.
Contact Details
Applicants are asked to register their interest by emailing the Clerk – eames.clerk@gmail.com .