Other almshouse providers

Beeston’s, Andrewes’ and Palyn’s Charity, Peckham.

Managed by The Girdlers’ Company.

Based at Consort Road, Peckham, the almshouses provide 18 flats for: Freemen of the City of London, people employed in trades similar to that of a Girdler, and persons resident in the former administrative county of London (as constituted on 31st March 1965). To find out more visit https://girdlers.co.uk/the-almshouses or phone The Girdlers’ Company on 0207 448 4851 / 07874 293 920, or email: sarah@girdlers.co.uk

Dulwich Almshouses, Dulwich.

Managed by Dulwich Almshouse Charity.

Based on College Road, Dulwich, the Grade II listed almshouse has 14 flats for older people aged 60 plus living in the former parishes (as constituted on 1st May 1891) of: St Botolph, Bishopsgate, St Luke, Old Street, St Saviour, Southwark and Camberwell. It also includes parishes within the area of benefit of the Bishopsgate Foundation. To find out more visit www.dulwichalmshousecharity.org.uk or phone Dulwich Almshouse Charity on 020 8299 5590.

Helen Peele Memorial Almshouses, Rotherhithe.

Managed by The Trust Partnership.

Built in 1905, Helen Peele Memorial Almshouses comprises 7 one bed cottages for older people aged 55 plus living in Rotherhithe or in Southwark. To find out more visit https://thetrustpartnership.com or phone 01285 841 900.

Hopton’s, Bankside.

Managed by United St Saviour’s Charity.

Completed in 1752, Hopton’s is a Grade II* listed almshouse with 20 flats for Southwark older people aged 65 plus on low incomes and low savings. The historic nature of the buildings means that the flats are not generally suitable for those with serious mobility problems. To find out more visit www.ustsc.org.uk or phone United St Saviour’s Charity on 020 7089 9014.

The Appleby Blue Almshouse, Bermondsey.

Managed by United St Saviour’s Charity.

Opened in 2023, the ‘Appleby Blue’ almshouse, on Southwark Park Road, managed by United St Saviour’s Charity, comprises 57 affordable homes for Southwark’s older people aged 65 plus on low incomes and with low savings. To find out more visit www.ustsc.org.uk or phone United St Saviour’s Charity on 020 7089 9014.

St Saviour’s Court, Purley (LB Croydon).

Managed by United St Saviour’s Charity.

Built in 2006, St Saviour’s Court almshouse comprises 53 flats for Southwark’s older people aged 65 plus on low incomes and with low savings who are looking to relocate from Southwark. To find out more visit www.ustsc.org.uk or phone United St Saviour’s Charity on 020 7089 9014.

Walters Close, Walworth.

Managed by The Trust Partnership on behalf of The Drapers’ Company.

Built in two stages in the early 1960’s and 1970’s, Walters Close comprises 40 flats for older people aged 65 plus living in Southwark with limited financial means and a housing need. To find out more visit https://thetrustpartnership.com or phone 01285 841 900.

Almshouse providers in Southwark leaflet

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The Almshouse Association – almshouse accommodation vacancies

You can search for available almshouse properties across the U.K. through The Almshouse Association website: https://www.almshouses.org/resident-vacancies