Resident vacancies

Although The Almshouse Association does not provide accommodation itself, we are keen to support those who see an almshouse as a potential home. In this section, we hope to be able to assist prospective almshouse residents by providing some advice about how they might identify an almshouse charity that meets their needs. We also provide some key information about what an almshouse is and explain how it is slightly different to other forms of social housing in a way that makes them both unique and an important part of community life in the UK.

Applicants for almshouse charities usually have to be able to live independently.Ā  Some charities do have a Warden or Scheme Manager but they are not able to provide personal care.

More information about finding an almshouse charity can be found here. Listed below are current vacancies that have been sent to us from the charities (Please use the search function to the right to select your desired region).


20th May 2026 / East of England, Resident Vacancies

William Gurney Charity – Brandiston near Norwich

Accommodation: Mid terrace two story cottage one of four units Recently refurbished Ground Floor Shower Room / WC New kitchen with electric cooker and fridge. Sitting room. Downstairs rear lobby. 2 bedrooms - one leading into another. Recent new electric...
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18th May 2026 / North East, Resident Vacancies

Jane Gibson Almshouses – North East England, Sunderland

Accommodation Jane Gibson Almshouses has a vacant one-bedroom flat at the Mowbray Almshouses next to the Minster in the centre of Sunderland (SR1 3PU). It is generously-sized; on the first floor reached by stairs and part of a community of...
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18th May 2026 / Resident Vacancies, South East

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...
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11th May 2026 / North West, Resident Vacancies

Nautilus Welfare Fund – Wallasey, Merseyside

Accommodation: 2 two bedroomed apartments( built 2025) Criteria: Retired, ex seafarers and other (former) maritime professionals and their dependants/partners who are aged 55 and over with service in the maritime industry. Contact: welfare@nautilusint.org
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6th May 2026 / Resident Vacancies, South East

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...
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29th April 2026 / Resident Vacancies, West Midlands

Shrewsbury Drapers Company – Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Accommodation: Vacancy at Fairford Place, a studio flat is expected with be available mid-late May, £108.28/Week Criteria: Applications welcome from people on a low income who are approaching or in retirement, in housing need, able to live independently, and with...
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