The Springett Almshouses Trust – Hawkshurst, Kent

A fully refurbished ground floor flat, suitable for sole occupancy. The flat is unfurnished and consists of a sitting room overlooking lawns, bedroom, kitchen with fridge freezer and washing machine, shower room with toilet and basin. Communal gardens with terraced area and barbecue. A common room with comfortable seating, TV and kitchenette is also available for the use of residents.  One mile from village centre, with bus stop immediately adjacent to property. Gas central heating and water rates included within weekly cost.

To qualify you must be in need of social housing accommodation, and ideally should be at State Pension retirement age or older. You must have resided in the parish of Hawkhurst or a neighbouring parish for at least the last 3 years, or have close relatives who already live in the parish. You must be capable of independent living.

Clerk to the Trustees: Gail Brassley
Telephone: 07914 698645
Email: springettsclerk@gmail.com

Or write to:

The Clerk,
Springetts Almshouses,
Horns Road,
Hawkhurst,
Cranbrook,
Kent TN18 4QZ


Amersham United Charities – Old Town, Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Two mid terrace, two-storey, self-contained Victorian cottages with communal garden. Comprises one bedroom, shower room with wc plus downstairs wc, lounge and kitchen. No appliances are provided.  These two cottages are located on a site with five other cottages in the heart of Old Amersham. Tesco and bus services are a five-minute walk away.

To be considered applicants must:

  • Be a person in need; 
  • Live in, near or have an association with Amersham or the ancient Parish of the Lee; 
  • Be capable of independent living; and
  • Not have any pets nor smoke or vape. 
  • Priority is given to members of the Church of England.

Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge not a rent.
For an application form and to find out more about the charity & the accommodation use this link: https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/apply-for-a-place     

Email clerk4auc@gmail.com or call 07885 587 989 

Closing date 22nd March 2024


Richard Bigg Almshouse – Hurst

A mid terrace, two storey, self-contained cottage with front and rear access built in 2019 designed to accommodate a couple.

The cottage comprises 1-2 double bedrooms, two wet rooms with wc’s and an open plan lounge/kitchen with dining area. The kitchen is fully fitted with an electric hob, oven, microwave

and fridge/freezer. An onsite communal laundry room includes a commercial washer and dryer.

There is onsite parking. There are six other cottages on the site. The village shop and post office are a five-minute walk and a bus service offers access to Reading, Twyford, Winnersh and Wokingham.

To be considered applicants must be:

  • In reduced financial circumstances with a real housing need
  • In reasonably good health but capable of independent living
  • To live in the parish of Hurst or adjacent parishes
  • Key workers may be considered
  • No pets
  • No smoking
  • Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge instead of rent

Mrs Lorraine Gladdish, Clerk to the Trustees
Phone: 0787 2022321
Email: Lorraine.gladdish@btinternet.com


John Lane Almshouses (Managed by Wycombe Almshouses) – Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Accommodation

I bed semi-detached bungalow.

Would suit single or couple

1 double Bedroom

Lounge

Shower room

Kitchen (with hob, oven, extractor fan, fridge/freezer)

Private garden (we employ a gardener)

Off-Street parking

Gas central heating

Close to High Wycombe town centre

Criteria

Age 50 plus

High Wycombe Connection

Contact Details

We are looking to interview in March, property will be available from April (approx.)

Please apply to Wycombe Almshouses email, post or telephone

Email: p.turner@wycombealmshouses.co.uk

Tel: 01494 472744

Post:

Paul Turner (Almshouses Manager)

Wycombe Almshouses

The Office, 13 Chichester Close

High Wycombe HP13 6AU


Betenson Almshouses – Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, Kent

  • One Double bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Wet Room Shower
  • Separate WC
  • Lounge / Diner
  • Ground Floor
  • Of poor disposition
  • Over 55 yrs of age
  • Living or known in the Ancient parish of Wrotham

Expressions of interest to the Clerk in the first instance:

The Clerk
Rookery Dene
Long Mill Lane
St Marys Platt
Sevenoaks
Kent TN15 8NA


The Hartley Trust – Oxford

We currently have a first floor 2 bedroom apartment available in a village location just outside the City centre.  We will consider single applicants or couples.

Applicants must be aged over 60 years of age, able to live independently and living in Berkshire or Oxfordshire. Sorry no pets

For further information, or to request an application form please contact the Trust Office on 01635 551530, email office@hartleytrust.org or visit our website www.hartleytrust.org


Roger Manwood  Trust Almshouses – Canterbury, Kent

Two houses: each with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Lounge, kitchen and toilet on ground floor.

  • Aged 50+
  • lived in Canterbury or district for at least 3 years.
  • single person, or couple, looking for suitable accommodation, but with limited finances.

Administration Assistant manwood.office@gmail.com or phone 07592 968036


Old Windsor United Charities

The Penny Royal Almshouses are unfurnished bungalows designed with the needs of older people in mind. Each bungalow has a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom with access to communal gardens.

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Elderly
  • Of limited financial means
  • Of good character

Already living in the Parish of Old Windsor or a relative of someone who lives in the Parish of Old Windsor.

Clerk to the Trustees
36A Crimp Hill Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 2QY

Email: clerk.owuc@gmail.com
Tel: 07444 486794


Barlow and Ellyett Homes, Shirley, Southampton

One bedroom self-contained flat in conservation area.

Single occupancy only. Heating and hot water supplied, electricity metered and responsibility of resident.  Laundry facilities, communal lounge and quiet gardens.

Criteria:

Single ladies not less than 55yrs of age and of limited means who have a connection to Southampton and lived in the SO post code area for more than twelve months.

No healthcare is provided so must be able to care for oneself and not have serious health issues.  Non smoker and no pets.

Contact Details:

Please contact Mrs Jane Bowen Administration@barlowhomes.org.uk, or telephone 023 8086 9160