London to Paris cycle ride raises over £16,000 for Almshouse

Steve Hasler, a trustee of the Saffron Walden Almshouses charity, completed his four-day cycle from Greenwich to the centre of Paris on Saturday 25th July 2026 to help raise money for Project Crocus, which will see 16 new almshouses being built…

Vacancy: Volunteer Finance Trustee

Are you an accountant, finance professional, or retired finance specialist looking for a meaningful way to use your skills? We are seeking a trustee with finance or accounting experience to join our Finance Committee supporting the charity…

Summer Garden Party at Ashdon Hall 

We are delighted to invite you to a Summer Garden Party in the beautiful gardens of Ashdon Hall, in aid of Saffron Walden Almshouses, by kind permission of Jumbo and Sarah Barker, who have generously made their garden available for our charity. Join…

Vacancy: Admin Assistant

Are you a highly organised administrator with an eye for detail? Does teamwork suit you? Can you rise to challenges and solve problems? We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Admin Assistant with strong administrative experience…

Saffron Walden named one of the best places to live

After being crowned the best place to live in the UK in 2025, Saffron Walden has once again earned a spot on the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 list. Described as ‘medieval yet increasingly modern’, and enjoying a ‘cool new…
Saffron Walden almshouses in the snow

Vacancy: Health & Safety and Compliance Officer

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Health & Safety and Compliance Officer to ensure our estate, residents' & staff safety at all times. Are you a highly organised administrator with an eye for detail? Interested in Health &…

Modern technology assists with conservation work

Our specialist restorative contractors Keystone use modern technology to assist with their work conserving heritage buildings. Wayne has been using a drone to help with our regular property checks of the Almshouse buildings, which date from…

Donation from NFU Mutual

Our Business Manager, Lisa Morrissey, and Trustee, Steve Hasler, were delighted to accept a cheque for £7,899 from Roger Willmott and Alex Forbes of NFU Mutual. Staff at the Saffron Walden agency nominated the Almshouses to receive a donation…
Almshouse Cottage

Vacancy for a one-bedroom flat

We currently have a vacancy for a one-bedroom flat (downstairs). Applications are invited from people who are: living in Saffron Walden or have a strong connection to the town; on a low income; in housing need; and capable of independent living. For…

Donation from Walden Capital

We are delighted to have received a generous donation of nearly £5000 from local financial advisers Walden Capital! Walden Capital kindly chose Saffron Walden Almshouses as their charity of the year 2024, and the donation includes a contribution…
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme bronze award

The Trustees and Beneficiaries welcome all donations, whether one-off, regular or by bequest, for the maintenance and improvement of the dwellings and the grounds.

Donate

POLICIES

Useful Links

Incorporated Charitable Limited Company

KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)

© Saffron Walden Almshouses 2026