Our Work
Accommodation
The Almshousing in Rochester Row consists of 38 single bedroom flats consisting Sitting-Room, Bedroom, Kitchen and Bathroom. View the accommodation TOUR.
Each room has an alarm cord to summon a Warden in case of emergency. Our Wardens live on the estate and are available in case of need most of the time. When our own wardens are not present, the service is provided by Kensington and Chelsea Community Alarm Service (Link)
The flats are let under licence to long term Westminster Residents. The qualifications which applicants need: Criteria
Our housing charity pays for the cost of the Warden-Call Service as well as other services. Residents pay only for maintenance of the property. Charges are held at the equivalent Fair Rent level so that the accommodation is affordable by all.
Grants
Relief in Need
There are many ways in which our Charities may be able to give
assistance to people in need. They include:
Grants to individuals in the form of:
- Allowances
- Special payment to relieve sudden distress
- Payment of traveling expenses or associated costs of visiting
people in hospital or in homes - Payments to assist in meeting
electricity, gas and water bills.
- Payment of television licence fees.
- Payment for the repair of household appliances
Provision of items:
- Furniture, bedding, clothing, food.
- Washing machines and refrigerators.
- Radio or television sets for the bedridden or housebound
Payment for services such as:
- Essential house decorating.
- Essential household repairs
- Child minding for limited periods
provision of facilities such as:
- The supply of tools or professional books.
We are not able to:
- Duplicate any payment or any service to which people are entitled
by right ( i.e.; from the Government, a landlord or an employer).
- Pay for holidays or respite care.
- Help those who are capable of gainful employment.
- Help those who do not satisfy the criteria
of our Regulating Schemes.
- Help organisations.
Education
There are also many ways in which we are able to help with education.
They include
- The supply of books, instruments, traveling expenses.
- The award of Exhibitions for tertiary education or for vocational
training.
- Contribution to the cost of medical elective training
Applications for help with education: for example, to buy
clothing might reveal a level of social deprivation which we
would consider as a'relief-in-need' matter.
We are not able to:
- Pay school or college fees
- Help those who do not satisfy the criteria of our Regulating
Schemes
- Help those studying for second Degrees or engaged in postgraduate
studies
HOW TO APPLY We welcome applications from
individuals in need who fit the criteria
of our Schemes. There are no forms to fill in but, we shall need
convincing information to substantiate a claim. We are very happy
and in some circumstances, we prefer to receive applications from
a third party. Please start the process by contacting
us.
Allowances
Very small quarterly allowances are paid to elderly Londoners whose circumstances qualify them for grants and who from time to time may need further financial support. The main purpose therefore is to maintain a regular line of communication by which the Charities will know when help is needed.
In order to be eligible for help from the Charities of this Group, applicants must satisfy the following criteria.