The planned upgrade to the Almshouses is under way!

Full approval has been given for the upgrade and work will start imminently.

A gas supply is currently being laid into the rear of the properties – that means central heating will be installed.

Two of the houses will be significantly upgraded during the summer of 2019, with

– Installation of central heating;
Damp Proofing
Replacing the felted flat roofs of the 1960’s extensions with insulated tiled pitched roofs
Insulating the roofs and terrace end walls
Upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms to modern standards
Removal of the two open fire places

Although the Almshouses are Grade 2 listed, and provide a social housing need, they do not meet the requirements for community funding.

With limited Charity assets, the Trustees were not prepared to enter into long term loans and mortgages, as they were unwilling to commit these liabilities to future Trustees.

All of the above costs money, and the Trustees are keen to obtain contributions/grants, etc to allow the remaining four houses to undergo similar upgrades.