Applicants
If you live in an almshouse, you are known as a resident or beneficiary. Almshouse housing falls outside the Housing Act 1996, so rather than signing a tenancy agreement, residents are issued a Letter of Appointment and contribute a Monthly Maintenance Charge (MMC) instead of rent.
Almshouse living is based on respectful community living. Residents are expected to live independently whilst being considerate of their neighbours.
We welcome applicants from the following areas:
Winchcombe, Alderton, Brockhampton, Didbrook, Hawling, Prescott, Stanley Pontlarge, Stanway, Sudeley Manor, Cowley, Coberley, Up Hatherley, Leckhampton, Prestbury, Swindon Village, Cutsdean, Temple Guiting, Toddington, Guiting Power, and Sevenhampton.
Monthly Maintenance Charge
The MMC for 2025/2026 (reviewed each April) are:
- Chandos studio flats £437.45 (this includes water charges, communal heating and hot water).
- Chandos one bedroom flat £652.99 (this includes water charges, communal heating and hot water).
- Dent’s Terrace £605.02 (this includes water charges only).
and covers building maintenance and repairs, buildings insurance, external upkeep and communal facilities.
All residents are responsible for payment of Council tax, electricity usage and, at Dent's Terrace, gas usage.
Council tax bands are:
- Chandos studio flats Band A
- Chandos one bedroom flat Band B
- Dent’s Terrace Band D
Residents on low income may be entitled to Universal Credit, Pension Credit or other benefits relating to income from employment or disability.
Details of Universal Credit can be obtained from the Universal Credit Helpline - 0800 328 5644
Citizens Advice Bureau Adviceline 0800 144 8848
Details on Council Tax Benefit can be obtained from Tewkesbury Borough Council helpline -
01684 295010 or email benefits@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Please note:
The Trust does not provide personal care or on-site wardens. If a resident’s needs exceed what can be met safely at home, the resident or next of kin will need to find suitable alternative accommodation.
To enquire about living in one of our almshouses download our enquiry form below. Completed forms can be emailed or posted to the address on the form.