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Railway Arms pub fundraises for Saffron Walden Almshouses

Staff and customers at our local award-winning community pub, the Railway Arms, have been fundraising for Saffron Walden Almshouses at their popular Sunday evening quiz, and have raised over £320! Assistant Manager Isla Pearson presented…

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Saffron Walden Almshouses feature on BBC Radio 4

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We were pleased to be asked to contribute to a piece about almshouses for BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme this week. Our resident Catherine recorded an interview outlining the benefits of living in an almshouse community, and what it’s…

Saffron Walden named best place to live in UK

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We were delighted to hear that Saffron Walden has been named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times! The judges emphasised the town’s "knockout historic looks" and "exploding foodie scene", whilst local residents praised the…

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Vacancies: Volunteer Trustees

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Are you passionate about supporting local people in housing need? Do you have the skills and dedication to help guide the historic Saffron Walden Almshouse charity into the future? Our Almshouse Charity is seeking new trustees to join…

Vacancy: volunteer Chair of Finance Committee

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Are you a chartered accountant looking to support a local charity? Then look no further – Saffron Walden Almshouses is looking for a new volunteer chair for its finance committee. Providing much needed housing for Saffron Walden residents…

Vacancies for two one-bedroom flats

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We currently have two vacancies for one-bedroom flats (upstairs). 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. Please…

£500 donation from Cam Valley Crematorium

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We were delighted to host a visit recently from Patrick and Lee of Cam Valley Crematorium, who presented our Chair, Gary Hyams, and Trustee Steve Hasler with a generous cheque for £500. Patrick kindly nominated us as a beneficiary of the Westerleigh…

Planning approval for new almshouses in Saffron Walden

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At its meeting on 16 October 2024, Uttlesford District Council’s planning committee approved the proposed development of 16 new homes at Saffron Walden Almshouses. Chair of Trustees, Gary Hyams said: “This is a significant milestone…

Vacancy: Fundraising Manager

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We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing large-scale funding in a charity environment to support Project Crocus, our ambitious plan to increase the amount of affordable accommodation on our site through…

Vacancy for a one-bedroom flat

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We currently have a vacancy for a one-bedroom flat. 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 more…

Saffron Walden Initiative gets up to speed with Almshouses’ plans

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We were delighted to host a visit from Saffron Walden Initiative recently, whose members came along to hear about the history of the Almshouses and our plans for the future. The group, which included chairman Jacqui Portway and membership secretary…

Tim completes Ride London in aid of the Almshouses

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We are extremely grateful to Tim, who completed the 100-mile Ride London cycling event in May and has raised over £2,200 for Saffron Walden Almshouses! You can read all about his experiences on his JustGiving page here: www.justgiving.com/page/tim-hill-ridelondon24 -…

Vacancy: Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

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We currently have a vacancy for a part-time Health, Safety & Compliance Manager for 15 hours per week. Are you highly organised with an eye for detail? Do you have experience of working in the Charity sector with a strong focus on health,…

Vacancy for a one-bedroom flat

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Come and find out about our plans for the future!

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The revised proposal for 16 new homes at Saffron Walden Almshouses will be on display at an information event on Saturday 20th April from 10am to 4pm and Sunday 21st April from 12 noon to 4pm. The event will be held in the Chapel at the…

Carols at the Almshouses

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On Saturday, 9th December, we were treated to a lovely festive carol concert here at the Almshouses, courtesy of Saffron Walden Choral Society. Residents and members of the public enjoyed a mixture of well-known and more unusual carols, and…

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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)