The Alice Gough Memorial Homes – Bracknell, Berkshire

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


Paradigm Homes Charitable Housing Association Limited – Watford, Hertfordshire

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


The Hartley Trust – Donnington, Berkshire

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


Reading Almshouse Charity – Reading, Berkshire

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


Wycombe Almshouses – High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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


The Sheppard Trust – East Molesey, Surrey

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.


Hillier Almshouse Guildford – Forthcoming Vacancies

Accommodation

We have a  comfortable and spacious ground self-contained studio (end of April) and a one-bedroom first floor flat (end of March). 

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 North 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 £155.80/£205.70 pw incl. Gas, electric and water.

Criteria

available to ladies over 60 years old

Contact details

Please call 01483 575814  or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com for further details.