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:
Amersham United Charities has a vacancy for a permanent resident to occupy a small, two-storey almshouse in 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 the 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 in Buckinghamshire.
Closing date for applications Friday, 22nd May 2026
Contact Details:
Please contact the Clerk 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
- 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.
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.