The College of Matrons
38-46 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL
38-46 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL
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"The College is registered with the Charity Commission (201720) and is a registered Almshouse.The Bishop of Salisbury is Visitor of the College and the Dean and Chapter are the Governors. Seven Tru..." Show more "The College is registered with the Charity Commission (201720) and is a registered Almshouse.
The Bishop of Salisbury is Visitor of the College and the Dean and Chapter are the Governors. Seven Trustees are responsible for the management of the assets of the College. Currently the Canon Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral, The Reverend Canon Edward Probert, represents the Dean and Chapter as the Governor of the College and acts as the Chair of Trustees.
The College of Matrons is managed on a day to day basis by three staff: the part-time Steward (based in Salisbury), and two full time, live in Wardens (one in Salisbury and one in Wilton)." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
15 flats, houses. Built in 1683 and renovated in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Garden
Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 50 yards; town centre 200 yards; GP 100 yards; social centre 100 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: Single ladies, resident in the area, able to live independently. Preference given to widows and unmarried daughters of Ministers of the Church of England. Weekly Social activities include: Weekly activities include coffee mornings, whist groups, communion services, organised by residents, wardens. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Wiltshire
Social Care Authority: Wiltshire
Info updated: 18/04/2018
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