Accommodation
Self-contained unfurnished flat, designed for
independent living, in private grounds.
- Laundry room
- Communal lounge and communal gardens
- No pets
Criteria
Applicants must be
- Over 60 years of age
- Live in Westminster
- Have less than £100,000 in cash or assets
Contact Details
The Clerk, clerk@westminsteralmshouses.com
Accommodation
The Charterhouse was founded as an almshouse in 1611 and today continues to provide a range of accommodation from self-contained studio to one-bedroom flats. Residents live in beautiful surroundings, with shared gardens, and eat together in the Great Hall. The Charterhouse is situated very close to Barbican and Farringdon stations.
Would I qualify to join the Charterhouse?
- I am single
- I am older than 60
- I am in financial and social need. I have minimal income and capital
- I have no significant debts (credit cards, loans or other)
- I have no pets
- I am able to live by myself and anticipate continuing in good physical and mental health for at least two years
- I am keen to contribute to a community
- UK resident for at least 2 years
Contact details
Applications welcome from those meeting the above criteria. Applicants are assessed, will visit the Charterhouse, and have formal and informal interviews.
In the first instance applicants need to fill in the form at http://www.thecharterhouse.org/joining-the-community/almshouse/ where you can also find more details of the almshouse and community. If you have any queries please contact Hannah Crane 020 3818 8874 or email Hannah.crane@thecharterhouse.org
Accommodation
The accommodation is spread over ground and first floor and consists of lounge, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms (one on each floor) and two bedrooms. There is full central heating, double-glazing and a small garden to rear. The accommodation is carpeted throughout but unfurnished. Residents are subject to a Weekly Maintenance Charge of £99.23 (reviewed annually) plus utilities.
Criteria
Eligibility is open to all needy disabled and/or infirm former sailors and Royal Marines up to and including the rate or rank of Warrant Officer, and their families. The almshouse facilities are not suitable for residents with a severe disability due to the design and construction of the buildings, which consists of a community of six cottage homes in Hornchurch, Essex
Contact Details
For more details and an Application Form please contact:
Debra Swain, Head of Administration
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
Pembroke House
11 Oxford Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 4BS
Tel: 01634-852431
Email: JCVCNM@pembrokehouse-rnbt.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 23rd April 2018
Accommodation
40 Self-contained 1 bedroom flats in a 2 storey purpose built building arranged around a communal garden. There is a lift available for first floor flats. Lygon House is supported by a scheme manager who lives onsite.
2 guest rooms, Laundry room, Communal Lounge with satellite TV.
Well placed for public transport, shops and parks
Criteria
For married couples or single person of limited financial means who live in the old Metropolitan Borough of Fulham. Priority is given to applicants who are on or near retirement age. Applicants must be able to live independently.
Contact Details
Please call 020 7731 6311 for an application form or email aclygonarmshouses@hotmail.com
Accommodation
- One-bedroom unfurnished ground and first floor flats in small friendly scheme
- Suitable for single person or couple
- Separate living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom. courtyard and attractive gardens, laundry room and common room for social activities and meetings
- Resident Estate Manager, daily handyperson and emergency call system in each flat
- Guest flat available for visitors.
Criteria
- 60+
- Able to live independently
- In need of sheltered accommodation
- Limited financial means
- Local connection prioritised but not required.
Contact Details
Martin Webber, Almshouse Administrator Tel.: 020 7213 0572 Mon-Thurs, email:martin.webber@skinners.org.uk
Website
www.skinners.org.uk
Accommodation
1 Bed ground floor Bungalow
Criteria
Must have lived in Haringey for a year prior to application. Must be 60 plus at the time of application
Contact Details
Pathways, Tel.: 02085797411
Website
www.yourpathways.org.uk