The second part of our history looks at the aftermath of the scandal in the mid 1800s, as well as the path of modernisation for the Trust.   Very soon after the trustees started to look after the charities previously held by the Corporation of Newbury, it was clear there were financial problems. In 1865 Henry Godwin, Secretary to the Trustees, suggested selling the various agricultural land owned by the trustees around the town to fund the charities. This was followed in 1892

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...

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,...

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...