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 July 2024
Anyone who wishes to apply should understand the following facts concerning the property: • Individuals will need to be able bodied as the stairs leading to the first floor are fairly
steep with a dog-leg near the bottom. • The property is located on a lane on the very edge of the village of Cardington. • There is no street lighting in this area. • There is no bus service on this lane, the nearest bus stop is located in the centre of
the village. • Car parking is located immediately outside the property. 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 – 15 June 2024
Point 29 – Qualifications of Almspeople –
People, either married or single, must meet one of the stated criteria below, which is in
priority order:- 1. Those who have a financial need and reside in the areas of Cardington, Cople,
Shortstown, Harrowden or Cotton End.
2. 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.
3. 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:smthacker46@gmail.com