City of London Almshouses
Ferndale Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8AN
Ferndale Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8AN
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City of London Almshouses Trust
Manager's Description
"The City of London Almshouses estate is a small development of one-bedroom, self-contained dwellings on the ground and first floor set within a conservation area. They offer homes for people aged 55 a..." Show more "The City of London Almshouses estate is a small development of one-bedroom, self-contained dwellings on the ground and first floor set within a conservation area. They offer homes for people aged 55 and over on a below average income or state benefits, who are in need of housing and require sheltered accommodation.The City of London Almshouses Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission and a housing association registered with the Housing Corporation. The Trust is administered by a body of Trustees who give their services voluntarily. The Almshouses are managed on behalf of the Trustees by the City of London.
There are no communal facilities at the Almshouses, although residents enjoy the use of a large lawned area and landscaped gardens. There are two resident staff (Matrons) who are on duty Monday to Friday. Outside their working hours, all properties on the estate are linked to a pull-cord alarm system which is monitored by Lambeth Careline 24 .
The Almshouses are situated in Ferndale Road, Brixton, and are conveniently close to a large shopping area, public transport and local amenities." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
37 flats, houses. Built in 1991. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Garden
This almshouse charity caters for: People aged 56+ who have been living in Greater London or have worked in the City of London for a period of five years or the 12 months prior to your application. OR Have a child or sibling living in the City of the London or in London Borough of Lambeth.. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Lambeth
Social Care Authority: Lambeth
Info updated: 28/01/2013
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