Accommodation
Amersham United Charities has a vacancy for a permanent resident to occupy a small, single storey almshouse in Old Amersham.
The property includes a living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. There is a secluded, communal garden which is managed by the charity and parking is available on the High Street.
Criteria
To be eligible to be considered for permanent residence in an almshouse, applicants must be single; able to live on an independent basis; be of limited financial means; and a current resident of Amersham, Coleshill, The Lee or the surrounding area.
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received and Amersham United Charities reserves the right to appoint a resident and beneficiary of the charity as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.
Contact Details
Please contact the Clerk
for more information and to request an Application Form.
Email: clerk@amershamalmshouses.org.uk
Tel. 07407 147625
Accommodation:
The Sheppard Trust is an almshouse charity founded by Miss Elizabeth Sheppard in 1855 that provides homes for older women in housing need.
We have developed a new scheme of 60
brand new self-contained, purpose built one-bedroom flats. Designed to the highest standard with most having private balconies or patios.
Criteria:
We are now accepting expressions of interest for our new homes in East Molesey, Surrey, which will be ready in summer 2026.
You can apply for housing with the trust if you:
- are a single woman aged over 65
- are in financial, housing or social need
- have the right to live in the UK
- are happy to abide by our community values
- are able to live independently
At present we only have vacances for women living in the Borough of Elmbridge with a recognised housing need.
Contact Details:
If you are interested and meet our criteria, please email lisasmith@sheppardtrust.org to express your interest in our homes.
Accommodation
Dunk’s Almshouse Charity in Hawkhurst, Kent will have available in early 2026 a one-bedroomed bungalow suitable for a couple.
We are a small, friendly site of 14 properties (4 bungalows, 10 flats) in the heart of Hawkhurst.
Contact details
Please contact the Clerk, Michelle on 01580 388973 or email dunksclerk@outlook.com for an application form.
For further details, please see our website: https://www.dunkscharities.co.uk
Accommodation
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 £155.80pw incl. Gas, electric and water.
Contact Details
Please call 01483 575814 or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com for further details.