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