CARDINGTON, COPLE & EASTCOTTS CHARITY
Reg No: 210585
One bedroomed Almshouse is available in Cardington
Suitable for Single Occupancy Only
(Not immediately available)
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.
The earliest the property is likely to be available is February 2026
Anyone who wishes to apply will need to understand the following facts concerning the property:
- Individuals will need to have good mobility, as the dog legged stairs leading to the first floor are fairly steep.
- The property is located on the very edge of the village of Cardington.
- There is no street lighting in this area and no bus service
- Car parking is located immediately outside the property.
- Heating is by electric storages heaters
- Fairly large garden
Anyone interested is asked to complete a detailed financial statement.
You must be able to show that you cannot afford to purchase your own property or to rent from the open market.
CLOSING DATE – 20 February 2026
Point 29 – Qualifications of Almspeople –
Interested persons, must meet the eligibility criteria as set out in the charity Scheme dated 1970, which is in priority order:-
- Those who have a financial need and reside in the areas of Cardington, Cople, Shortstown, Harrowden or Cotton End.
- 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.
- Those who do not meet criteria 1 or 2 above but can demonstrate a financial need.
For further information, please contact:
Mrs S Thacker
Clerk to the Trustees
Cardington, Cople & Eastcotts Charity
30 Water End
Cople, Beds MK44 3TY
email:clerkccecharity@gmail.com