William Barringer Charity Almshouse Vacancy

WILLIAM BARRINGER CHARITY

Registered no 200110

Chairman Mr Richard Adams

 

Advertisement for New Residential Beneficiary

 

The William Barringer Charity is a historic 17c charity providing accommodation for

residential beneficiaries in the Almshouses in Park Road, Stevington, Beds.

The Trustees of the William Barringer Charity give notice that a vacancy has arisen in the Almshouses. The house is anticipated to be available for occupation from the end of December 2021and the Trustees are inviting applications for a new Residential Beneficiary.

 

Applicants for the prospective residential beneficiary need to meet all of the following

criteria:

  1. be a person of good character and in need; and
  2. (i) have resided in Stevington for three consecutive years or more (but this period of residence need not immediately precede a person’s application for appointment); or (ii) have a personal connection with Stevington but have not lived in Stevington for the prescribed period of three years; and
  3. be aged sixty or over;
  4. be able to sustain an independent lifestyle; and
  5. be a non- smoker..

 

In exceptional circumstances for applicants not meeting the above criteria any

appointment will be at the absolute discretion of the Trustees.

 

All applicants are advised that their application will require full details of the applicant’s financial resources (income, investments and property), provide details of their health, social and legal situation, and provide two character references. A DBS check may also be required by the Trustees.

 

Prospective candidates should request an application form via post or email from:

 

Mrs F Hirst Secretary to the Trustees – William Barringer Charity

4The Bakery

Stevington

Beds

MK43 7QH

frances@hirst1.plus.com

Completed applications should be returned by 30th November 2021.