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Are you struggling with the increase in cost of living? The Martin Lewis Survival Guide may help or for further support please contact Citizens Advice Wokingham – Helping people in Wokingham Borough find a way forward

Cost of living: Survival Guide

ALMSHOUSE ACCOMMODATION

An almshouse is residential accommodation, usually a house or flat, that belongs to a charity and is provided to meet the charity’s purposes, for example, the relief of financial need or infirmity. Wokingham United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to help relieve financial need for residents of Wokingham Borough. The accommodation is occupied under licence and the resident is therefore a beneficiary of the charity. Wokingham United Charities provides high-quality, low-cost accommodation at Westende for people of retirement age located close to Wokingham town centre. The almshouses’ are semi-sheltered with an on-site Westende Manager. Residents are charged a maintenance contribution for their flats which is significantly cheaper than the market price for similar accommodation in the Wokingham area.
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HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Operating a substantial relief in need endowed fund to help people resident in Wokingham Borough who are in poverty, hardship or distress. We offer an essential item grant programme to individuals and families for those requiring an essential item but are unable to fund themselves. Our relief in need grants programme is available to local charities and community groups who provide support or service to residents of Wokingham Borough. We fund projects that provide innovative, sustainable and preventative solutions to issues in the Borough, especially projects that help to reduce and support those in poverty.