Newbury Almshouse Trust’s first residents’ coffee morning was a great success, allowing residents to meet some of the volunteer Directors as well as the new chairman, Graham VanBergen. Braving the cold weather, residents enjoyed hot drinks and a selection of cakes at City Arts and enjoyed catching up with old friends and new neighbours. Attendees from the Trust included proctors and the Vice Chairman. Graham Vanbergen said: “We had a great response from our residents, despit

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us provide secure, affordable homes in Newbury for people in need. We will be at West Berkshire Volunteer Centre's V365 Volunteer Fair at Newbury Corn Exchange on Saturday 10th January. Come along and say hello! All the details regarding our volunteer roles are below. Why Volunteers Matter Newbury Almshouse Trust (NAT) has no paid staff. Everything we do; governance, compliance, maintenance planning, fundraising and resident sup

Newbury Almshouse Trust has elected a new chairman, Graham Vanbergen, at our October board meeting. Graham has already begun work, assisting proctors with recent vacancies and working with contractors on existing and new maintenance projects. He has a wide background in property, working in the industry for over 25 years, which will be a great advantage to us as we navigate future developments. Graham says “ My focus is steering our historic organisation through modern-day ch

Newbury Almshouse Trust, and our consolidated charities, have always existed to support local people in need. This is a tradition that dates back over 800 years, to the founding of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in 1215.   Recently, we have reviewed and clarified the wording of our governing document regarding the geographical area from which applicants for almshouse accommodation may be drawn. The document states that beneficiaries are persons in need, hardship or distress in the

The Newbury Almshouse Trust is lucky to be based in the beautiful town of Newbury, home to more than its fair share of almshouses! We’re...

Steve Marwick, our newest proctor, looks after our residents at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Almshouses . Steve saw our social media posts...

Newbury Almshouse Trust are seeking a committed and experienced volunteer Operations Director to join our supportive and friendly board...

Jane Kelly is one of our newest Proctors, looking after residents in Lower Raymond’s Almshouses. Jane retired last January and was keen...

Newbury Almshouse Trust has changed significantly over the last twenty-five years but one constant element has been proctor, trustee and...

St Bartholomew’s Hospital is our oldest property, and one of the oldest buildings in Newbury. It is located in the City area of Newbury,...

The gardens at St Mary’s Almshouses are getting a new lease of life thanks to our new volunteer Margaret. Margaret met with some of the...

Proctors perform an essential role for the running of our almshouses, and we’re currently looking for two additional volunteers to join...

In our latest blog, resident Allan Mercado talks about his experiences living in an almshouse “My late wife, Phyl, and I were married for...

Newbury Almshouse Trust is seeking volunteers to join its residents’ support team. These volunteers, known as Proctors, provide a vital...

We have a rare vacancy for an almshouse suitable for couples at St Bartholomew's Hospital Almshouses. Eligibility criteria will apply, as...

Newbury Almshouse Trust will be taking part in the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire 's Volunteer Fair V365 on 11th January 2024. The fair...

Our almshouses on St David’s Road might not seem as historic as our other properties, but there is a lot of history behind these three...

The St Bartholomew’s Almshouses’ clock, believed to be one of the oldest turret clocks in England, has been dutifully winded every few...

The communal garden at Upper Raymond’s is going from strength to strength, with residents receiving bowls of freshly picked tomatoes and...

The Trust currently have three properties that will be available for new residents over the next few months. Our properties are all one...