Apply for a Place

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To be considered for a place in the Almshouses:

  • To be considered for an Almshouse place, applicants must be a person(s) in need: single (or divorced), widows/widowers or couples who are resident at the time of application in the following areas, in this order of priority:
    • the area of benefit (Belper)
    • the adjoining parishes
  • While primarily observing the above qualification, when appointing residents to the Almshouses, the Trustees may in certain cases give some consideration to those not currently meeting the these qualifications but who have family already resident in the area.

The Application procedure:

  • Download and print the Application Form.
  • Complete all the details as requested on the Application Form.
  • Send the completed Application Form and any supporting documents to the Secretary of the Trustees.
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