Beautiful one bedroom almshouse available in the heart of Chester  

Accommodation

The Chester Bluecoat Charity has a vacancy for a one-bedroomed almshouse in the beautiful Bluecoat Square, behind the Bluecoat building.

The traditional almshouse is unfurnished and comprises one bedroom, a bathroom, living room and kitchen with white goods. It features a flower bed to the front of the accommodation and use of a shared courtyard and garden in a community of 16 almshouses. 

Criteria

To be considered eligible, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be aged 60 years or more 
  • Must be capable of independent living 
  • Have a strong connection with Chester 
  • Have limited financial means 

The self-contained house is offered at a weekly charge of £94.50 (exclusive of bills and Council Tax) which is eligible for housing benefit, if applicable. 

Contact

For all enquiries, please contact 01244 345 787 or office@thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk 

WIMBLEDON ENDOWED ALMSHOUSE CHARITY

Accommodation
Wimbledon Almshouses SW19 4UN

A recently refurbished one bedroom flat with separate bathroom and kitchen. Part of a community of 26, with access to communal lounge and garden.  Close to Wimbledon Common and Village.

  • One bedroom flat in two storey building.
  • Quiet position near Wimbledon Common and Village
  • Sitting Room
  • Bedroom
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Fitted kitchen with oven, hob, and fridge/freezer. Space for washing machine.
  • Community room, laundry room and well-maintained communal gardens
  • Heating supplied, electricity the responsibility of the resident

Criteria

  • Singles or couples capable of independent living
  • Over 60 years of age
  • Have a strong connection to the former borough of Wimbledon (now part of Merton)
  • Be of limited means

Current weekly maintenance charge, £120pw

The charity does not permit residents to keep pets.

Contact Details

To request an application form e-mail to: wimbledonalmshouses@gmail.com or write to

Wimbledon Endowed Almshouse Charity
60 Camp Road
Wimbledon
London SW19 4UN

Housing Pathways Trust – London, Wandsworth – Dovedale Cottages, 240, Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW11 4LN

Accommodation

Dovedale Cottages was established in 1841 and renovated in 1995/97. A new block was built in 1979/81. Communal facilities include a laundry and conservatory. The two original end cottages are Grade II listed buildings. The later block linking the two cottages is not listed. The scheme is located in a residential area.”

  • One bedroom flat, Ground Floor, New Kitchen/bathroom & redecoration, £176.92 weekly maintenance contribution
  • One bedroom flat, First Floor, New Kitchen/bathroom & redecoration, £173.84 weekly maintenance contribution

Criteria

Housing Pathways Trusts has properties across London and one site in Gillingham. 

The essential qualifying criteria is: 

  • Capable of living independently
  • Of limited financial means
  • Aged 55 years or over

For a small number of our properties applicants over 50 can apply. 

Priority will be given to applicants living in the following London boroughs – Wandsworth, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Enfield, Haringey, Greenwich,

Newham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Ealing, Hounslow and Gillingham.

Qualifying applicants living outside these geographical areas can still apply if they satisfy the essential criteria listed above.

Prior to being offered accommodation applicants will be asked to provide evidence of the following:

  • ID
  • Health
  • Income
  • Household status

In some cases, Housing Pathways staff may visit applicants at their address to validate the information presented. 

Contact Details:

Please apply via our website:

Pathways Housing

If you have any questions, please email:

info@yourpathways.org.uk

Housing Pathways Trust – London, Greenwich – Woolwich Parochial Homes – 1-8, Greenlaw Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5AW

Accommodation

“Woolwich Parochial almshouses were established in 1679 and rebuilt in 1958. They underwent a programme of modernisation in 1993. There are gardens to on all sides of the building, with controlled parking to the front and surrounding roads.” One Bedroom flat, Ground Floor, New Kitchen/bathroom & redecoration, £139.93 weekly maintenance contribution.

Criteria

Housing Pathways Trusts has properties across London and one site in Gillingham. 

The essential qualifying criteria is: 

  • Capable of living independently
  • Of limited financial means
  • Aged 55 years or over

For a small number of our properties applicants over 50 can apply. 

Priority will be given to applicants living in the following London boroughs – Wandsworth, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Enfield, Haringey, Greenwich,

Newham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Ealing, Hounslow and Gillingham.

Qualifying applicants living outside these geographical areas can still apply if they satisfy the essential criteria listed above.

Prior to being offered accommodation applicants will be asked to provide evidence of the following:

  • ID
  • Health
  • Income
  • Household status

In some cases, Housing Pathways staff may visit applicants at their address to validate the information presented. 

Contact Details

Please apply via our website:

Pathways Housing

If you have any questions, please email:

info@yourpathways.org.uk

Housing Pathways – London, Greenwich – Jubilee Trust Almshouses – 50 Egerton Drive, Greenwich, London, SE10 8JW

Accommodation

“Jubilee Trust in Greenwich is a purpose-built independent living scheme constructed in 1974 and comprising thirty homes: twenty-six one-bedroom flats, three two-bedroom flats and one studio flat. Communal facilities include a guest room and laundry. There are gardens

on all sides of the building, with controlled street parking. The scheme is situated in a predominantly residential building.”

  • One bedroom flat, First Floor, New Kitchen/ Bathroom & redecoration, £166.09 weekly maintenance contribution
  • One Bedroom flat, Second Floor, New Kitchen/ Bathroom & redecoration, £166.09 weekly maintenance contribution

Criteria

Housing Pathways Trusts has properties across London and one site in Gillingham. 

The essential qualifying criteria is: 

  • Capable of living independently
  • Of limited financial means
  • Aged 55 years or over

For a small number of our properties applicants over 50 can apply. 

Priority will be given to applicants living in the following London boroughs – Wandsworth, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Enfield, Haringey, Greenwich,

Newham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Ealing, Hounslow and Gillingham.

Qualifying applicants living outside these geographical areas can still apply if they satisfy the essential criteria listed above.

Prior to being offered accommodation applicants will be asked to provide evidence of the following:

  • ID
  • Health
  • Income
  • Household status

In some cases, Housing Pathways staff may visit applicants at their address to validate the information presented. 

Contact Details

Please apply via our website:

https//www.yourpathways.org.uk/

If you have any questions, please email:

info@yourpathways.org.uk

Housing Pathways Trust – London, Newham – Legg Whittuck (The Retreat) Almshouses – Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London E7 9BG

Accommodation

Three almshouses were built in 1858 and three more in 1863 to accommodate women who had formerly been in domestic service. The buildings are described as single storey, small, plain and with gabled fronts.”

This almshouse charity caters for: single women. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.

  • 1 bed studio flat, First Floor, Separate kitchen, Separate bathroom, £103.88 weekly maintenance contribution.

Criteria

The essential qualifying criteria is: 

  • Capable of living independently
  • Of limited financial means
  • Aged 55 years or over

For a small number of our properties applicants over 50 can apply. 

Priority will be given to applicants living in the following London boroughs – Wandsworth, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Enfield, Haringey, Greenwich,

Newham, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Ealing, Hounslow and Gillingham.

Qualifying applicants living outside these geographical areas can still apply if they satisfy the essential criteria listed above.

Prior to being offered accommodation applicants will be asked to provide evidence of the following:

  • ID
  • Health
  • Income
  • Household status

In some cases, Housing Pathways staff may visit applicants at their address to validate the information presented. 

Contact Details

Please apply via our website:

Pathways Housing

If you have any questions, please email:

info@yourpathways.org.uk

Wycombe Almshouses, High Wycombe

Accommodation

  • First Floor flat with spacious living room
  • One-bedroom, self-contained flat
  • shower room
  • fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge and freezer
  • good sized and well maintained communal gardens
  • off-street parking may be available
  • out of hours emergency alarm service
  • close to local bus and transport links with access to local amenities and town centre.

Criteria

Aged over 50, single person or couples, in need of housing and who have a connection to the local area. Appointments will be made following interview.

Contact Details

For further information email p.turner@wycombealmshouses.co.uk

Wycombe Almshouses, High Wycombe

Accommodation

  • one-bedroom, self-contained ground floor flat
  • spacious living room with garden door out to a patio
  • shower room
  • fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge and freezer.
  • good sized and well maintained communal gardens
  • off-street parking may be available
  • out of hours emergency alarm service
  • close to local bus and transport links with access to local amenities and town centre.

Criteria

Aged over 50, single person or couples, in need of housing and who have a connection to the local area. Appointments will be made following interview.

Contact Details

For further information email p.turner@wycombealmshouses.co.uk

Saltwood Almshouses – Kent

Accommodation

One of the almshouses near the village green in Saltwood will become vacant shortly. It is a TWO-Bedroom property on Grange road.

Criteria

The criteria under the charity’s governing document is set out in the application form or on our website http://www.saltwoodalmshouses.co.uk/.

Contact Details

As a result, the Trustees of Charity now invite suitably qualified candidates to complete the application form which can be obtained by downloading from our website or by contacting the clerk via email robertthompsoncharities@gmail.com. 

Completed application forms need to be sent back to that address

by 5 pm on 26 September 2023.

Please get in touch with the Clerk for any questions on 07538681262.

Kind Regards,

The Board of Trustees

of The Robert Thompson Charities

Registered number 1194270

Goodacre’s Almshouse Charity – Ashby Parva, Lutterworth

Accommodation

The property offers a self contained cottage: –

  • One bedroom
  • En-suite shower room
  • Lounge
  • Fitted kitchen with cooker and space for fridge and washer
  • Ground floor w/c
  • Good sized communal gardens
  • On or off road parking
  • Close to local bus links

Criteria

You must

  • live alone,
  • have either a low income or be in receipt of benefits (e.g. retirement pension, PC, WTC, UC etc.)

Contact Details

Helen Stone
07769 563826
helen@dcstone.plus.com

Closing dates for applications: 11/10/2023