Peter Birtwistle Trust
Birtwistle East Lemes, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LA
Birtwistle East Lemes, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LA
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"Peter Birtwistle, who was born in Colne, emigrated to Canada in the 19th Century. In 1918 he created a Trust leaving his fortune to the Borough of Colne. The first 22 almshouses were built at Peter Bi..." Show more "Peter Birtwistle, who was born in Colne, emigrated to Canada in the 19th Century. In 1918 he created a Trust leaving his fortune to the Borough of Colne. The first 22 almshouses were built at Peter Birtwistle Close in 1957 followed by a further 18 at Birtwistle Fold in 1964. 10 more were built at Birtwistle Standroyd in 1970.In 1993 the Trust became a Housing Association which enabled it to receive grants from the Housing Corporation. With the additional finance of a mortgage from the Marsden Building Society 10 flats and 4 bungalows were built at Birtwistle Hyde Park.
Most recently a refurbishment of the Community Centre has enabled the creation of 4 new flats on Keighley Road." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
12 bungalows. Built in 2018. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Community centre
This almshouse charity caters for: Applicants need to be 60 years or over and have been born in Colne or have lived in Colne for 10 years or more. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Pendle
Social Care Authority: Lancashire
Info updated: 29/01/2020
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