Donnington Hospital Almshouses
Groombridge Place, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JQ
Groombridge Place, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JQ
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Manager's Description
"DONNINGTON HOSPITAL IN DONNINGTON is the Trust's original foundation and where Sir Richard Abberbury built his almshouses for " thirteen poor men" of whom one should be the Governor or "Minister". The..." Show more "DONNINGTON HOSPITAL IN DONNINGTON is the Trust's original foundation and where Sir Richard Abberbury built his almshouses for " thirteen poor men" of whom one should be the Governor or "Minister". The Hospital was strategically positioned opposite the Priory of the Crouched Friars at Donnington. Sir Richard set out that the "Brethren" "shall every day heare Masse among the ffreers and every day say fitly paternosters and fifty aves....." The Hospital was rebuilt in the early seventeenth century and was re-modelled in the 1980's. It now provides homes for 9 single men." Show lessMain Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Licence
9 properties. Built in 1938.
Garden
This almshouse charity caters for: single men able to maintain an independent life. Priority usually given to retired local residents (Berkshire or Oxfordshire) of limited means and able to live independently. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: West Berkshire
Social Care Authority: West Berkshire
Info updated: 11/05/2016
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Memberships
The Almshouse Association: The charity that runs this facility is a member of The Almshouse Association which supports and represents independent almshouse charities across the UK
