We provide safe, spacious and comfortable homes for older people who need secure housing.

Our four almshouses sit in Henbury, Brentry, Stockwood and Monmouth. Each one is a community where neighbours know each other, where there’s support on site when you need it, and where people put down roots and build better futures.

We’ve been doing this for 600 years. We’re a registered social housing provider, and 148 people currently live in our 141 homes.

Who our homes are for

You can apply if you:

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are 60 or over

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receive Housing Benefit, or have limited financial means

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have a local connection to Bristol or Monmouthshire

Every flat is unfurnished, with one or two bedrooms, a separate kitchen, lounge and bathroom, and your own front door. Kitchens come fully fitted with an oven and hob, and every flat is carpeted throughout. There are communal facilities on site for assisted bathing.

We maintain the gardens and handle all repairs to the properties, and every flat connects to a control centre for emergencies, including out of hours. A floating support team looks after residents’ wellbeing and gives advice on housing and support.

Barstaple House

Lower Knole Lane, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6UD

Cwrt William Jones

Whitecross Street, Monmouth, NP25 3AE

Haberfield House

Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8AD

John Fosters House

Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7FB

Questions about applying

What is an almshouse?

They are charitable housing schemes provided to enable older people to live in a particular or chosen community, often described as the forerunner of both the Housing Association movement and Sheltered Housing. As well as being characterised by their charitable status, the schemes aim to support the continued independence of their residents.

Who can apply?

You need to be 60 or over, entitled to Housing Benefit or on limited financial means, and have a local connection to Bristol or Monmouthshire.

What is the accommodation like?

Unfurnished one and two bedroom flats, each with a separate kitchen, lounge, bathroom and its own front door. Kitchens are fully fitted with an integrated oven and hob, and every flat is carpeted throughout. Communal facilities on site include assisted bathing.

Would I be a tenant?

No. You’d be a licensee, living under a licence to occupy rather than a tenancy. It works differently from renting, so give us a call and we’ll talk you through what it means.

What support would I get?

A floating support team looks after residents’ wellbeing and gives advice and guidance on housing and support issues. Every flat is connected to a control centre for emergencies, including out of hours. We maintain the gardens and carry out all repairs to the properties.

What bills would I pay?

If you’re eligible for full Housing Benefit, the City Council covers your weekly maintenance charge. You’d then pay us a weekly heating and lighting charge.

You’d be responsible for council tax unless you’re exempt, your TV licence unless you’re 74 or over and you or your partner receive Pension Credit, your phone bill, and anything else you choose to add such as broadband or Sky.