Cleaves Almshouses

Age exclusive housing
Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6NQ
Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6NQ

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Managed by

Kingston-upon-Thames United Charities

Manager's Description

"In 1669 William Cleave founded almshouses for older poor people of Kingston. Today that legacy lives on with the Trust housing residents who are aged at least 60, of limited means, have some connectio..." Show more "In 1669 William Cleave founded almshouses for older poor people of Kingston. Today that legacy lives on with the Trust housing residents who are aged at least 60, of limited means, have some connection with the area and can live independantly.

The houses on Old London Road conceal a magnificent garden and further homes with 25 units in all, many with individual gardens. Our short video tour takes us round the outside of the buildings and the garden.

Applications are welcome from people with a Kingston connection and who are over 60, in housing need and able to live independently. Tenure is a licence - but no deposit is required. Please phone or email: Clerk@cleavesalmshouses
.co.uk for an application form" Show less

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Licence
25 flats, houses. Built in 1669 and renovated in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 0.7 mile(s); town centre 100 yards; GP 0.7 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: poor persons Living in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames or with links to the Borough, aged 60+, capable of independent living. Monthly Social activities include: Regular meetings, a fish and chip supper annually as well as a Christmas dinner., organised by manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Kingston upon Thames
Social Care Authority: Kingston upon Thames

Info updated: 11/05/2023
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Availability

Check with Kingston-upon-Thames United Charities - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.
Managed by

Kingston-upon-Thames United Charities

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