Mosque Tower

Retirement housing
1 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1JU
1 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1JU

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Manager's Description

"We have two specialist sheltered housing schemes, Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa, housing Asian and Somali elders.These schemes reflect the needs of the community and are allocated to people over the ..." Show more "We have two specialist sheltered housing schemes, Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa, housing Asian and Somali elders.These schemes reflect the needs of the community and are allocated to people over the age of 55.

Older people choose these schemes to benefit from living in a like-minded community with a scheme coordinator on hand to support them overcome any language or cultural barriers.

Our BAME schemes are hubs for our wider cultural programme where we celebrate events, such as Eid and Black History Month.

These events are designed to be inclusive and welcoming. Residents across all of our sheltered housing value these opportunities to celebrate the diverse nature of Tower Hamlets and enjoy new experiences.

Mosque Tower is a special scheme and it is known for it's expertise. The cultural and religious needs of the residents have been able to be met and developed within the scheme. It is situated next to East London Mosque in Whitechapel." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, communal balcony, prayer room, kitchen
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 5 yards; shop 2 yards; post office 5 yards; town centre 12 yards; GP 7 yards; social centre 2 yards.
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: Asian Muslim elders. Regular Social activities include: Cooking sessions, computer classes, art group, prayer group, and other activities, organised by Scheme Manager and residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Tower Hamlets
Social Care Authority: Tower Hamlets

Info updated: 08/07/2015
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Tower Hamlets Homeseekers. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.thhs.org.uk/
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