Elvetham Charities: established in 1962 by Sir Richard A-G Calthorpe, Bt., to provide almshouse accommodation and
relief for individuals in need who reside in the Parish of Elvetham and Hartley Wintney.
Almshouses: offer unfurnished accommodation designed to provide convenient, comfortable, and secure independent
living. The Charity is not a care provider; residents are expected to live independently. While there is no on-site
warden at Calthorpe Houses, each home has the option of a call system for added reassurance.
Accommodation:
A one-bedroomed bungalow situated in a semi-rural setting Calthorpe Houses, Elvetham Lane, RG27 8AH
- A lounge
- A fitted kitchen (excluding electrical appliances)
- A bathroom with shower
- A bedroom
- Access to car parking
- Residents pay a weekly maintenance charge, currently £132.20 per week, reviewed annually.
- Residents are also responsible for Council Tax (Band C), electricity usage & telephone costs.
Criteria:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and either:
- Be currently residing in the Parish of Elvetham or Hartley Wintney, or
- Have previously lived in the area and maintain a strong local connection
Contact:
Enquiries: by 3 August 2026 to Claire Darling, Elvetham Charities Secretary E: secretary@elvethamcharities.org
The Alice Gough Memorial homes were established in the 1960s and consist of thirteen flats and bungalows with a mix of one and two bedrooms.
Accommodation:
A 2-bedroom bungalow with a small kitchen. Bathroom has a walk-in shower rather than a bath.
Suitable for a couple/2 people
A 2-bedroom first floor flat with a small kitchen. Bathroom is currently being remodelled and final layout not yet decided.
Suitable for a couple
Communal grounds with a small private car park. Close to the town centre
There is no resident warden, but an alarm system is provided.
Weekly maintenance charge applies. Residents responsible for their council tax and bills (excluding utilities).
Criteria:
Open to men and women who have lived in or worked in the parish of Bracknell Town for 15 years at any one time. Applicants should be of ‘good character’ and be ‘in need of assistance’ – this is based on both financial and housing need.
Must be capable of independent living – able to look after yourself and your home
Application process includes references, checks and an interview at current address to validate information
Sorry, no pets.
Contact:
To request an application form please contact, Andrea McCombie, Clerk to the Trustees
Email: clerk@alicegoughmemorialhomestrust.org.uk
Tel: 01344 266899
Accommodation:
Single occupancy one bedroom house, with a shared garden and a shared communal entrance. Parking permits only. Gas central heating
Criteria:
Occupants must be aged over 60 years of age, able to live independently. Occupants must meet the criteria.
– widow or spinster
– resident in Watford or local villages for last 10 years
– member of C of E Pet permission must be granted
Contact:
For further information, or to request an application form please contact the Rachel Neville at Paradigm Housing Group on
01707 283025 or email Rachel.neville@paradigmhousing.co.uk
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
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
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
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
- are happy to abide by our community values
- have the right to live in the UK
- are able to live independently
Currently we can only accept applicants who live in the borough of Elmbridge and have a recognised need.
Contact Details:
If you are interested and meet our criteria, please email lisasmith@sheppardtrust.org to express your interest in our homes.