Cardington, Cople and Eastcotts Charity

Charity Registration Number: 210585

A two bedroomed Almshouse (Bungalow type) will shortly become available in Cardington

Expressions of interest are invited from anyone who has a financial need.

What is an Almshouse?
People, qualified as set out below, occupy an Almshouse as Residents, they are not tenants and do not have tenant’s rights.

Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution payable monthly, This is usually a discounted amount to the local rental rate as advised by the Office of Valuation and is reviewed on an annual basis.

Please Note:– This property is not suitable for dog owners due to, livestock in the adjacent field (at rear), low fencing and open gardens.

Point 29 – Qualifications of Almspeople –
Persons applying for an Almshouse must meet one of the stated criteria below. Should shortlisting be necessary, preference will be given to those applicants who fall into the 1st and 2nd criteria, as detailed below.’

1st Those who have a financial need and with limited resources and reside in the
areas of Cardington, Cople, Shortstown, Harrowden or Cotton End.

2nd Those who have a financial need and have previously lived in the areas of Cardington, Cople, Shortstown, Harrowden or Cotton End, or have a connection to these areas through family, work or a current resident or residents.

3rd Those who do not meet criteria 1 or 2 above but can demonstrate a financial need, the Charity will need to obtain permission from the Charity Commission.

CLOSING DATE ……………… 30 June 2025

For further information and application forms, please contact:
Mrs S Thacker
Clerk to the Trustees
Cardington, Cople & Eastcotts Charity
30 Water End
Cople, Beds MK44 3TY
email: smthacker@btinternet.com
Mobile – 01234 831344