Almshouses Loans & Savings

Working hand in hand with Almshouses for over 25 years.

Specialist lender to charities and Almshouses

From urgent repairs to the construction and development of new accommodation, Charity Bank loans have been used to help Almshouses deliver their mission.

Could loan finance help your Almshouse?

Loans could be used to:

  • Renovate and modernise almshouses
  • Buy or build a new property
  • Support running costs whilst waiting for other funding (bridge finance)
  • Fund day-to-day operations (working capital)
  • Fund energy efficiency improvements
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Andrew Windsor Almshouse Charity

Michael McAleenan, Chair of the Andrew Windsor Almshouse Charity said: “Charity Bank is ethically compatible with us. The ethos of the organisation sat well with us, and the initial discussions progressed well. The rate of interest was as good as we’d get elsewhere. Our Loans Manager came to visit me at my house. I told him the charity’s requirements and we went forward from there.”

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Dedicated support from colleagues who understand your needs

We’ve lent over £400 million to charities and social enterprises, including 301 loans made to Almshouses and other social housing providers.

“Since joining Charity Bank in 2005 I have been heavily involved with lending to Almshouses. If your Almshouse is thinking about loan finance, please do get in touch.”

Carolyn Sims

Director of Lending at Charity Bank, Director of The Almshouse Consortium Ltd. & Trustee of Huggens College Almshouse

Coventry Church Municipal Charities

Matthew White, CEO and Clerk, Coventry Church Municipal Charities said: “Charity Bank gave our Board of Trustees an immediate confidence in their knowledge of Almshouses, how we work, our structure and our needs. The fact that they are an ethical lender was also important as this aligned with our overall aims and aspirations. Throughout, Charity Bank was transparent about their requirements, understanding and helpful.”

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