We provide high-quality almshouse accommodation for older people who value independent living, community, and a supportive environment.
To be eligible for almshouse accommodation at St John’s Winchester, applicants must:
- Be aged 60 or over
- Be capable of living independently, with or without support
- Have limited financial means
- Demonstrate a strong local connection to Winchester
- Show a clear housing, health, or social need
- Be willing to take part in and contribute to community life
Please note: There is no parking on site, and we operate a no pets policy. No smoking in properties.
Step 1 – Check you are eligible
Check your eligibility using our online checker. This will give you a good indication as to whether you meet our charitable criteria.
Step 2 – Register Your Interest
If you are eligible to live at St John’s, the next step is to let us know by completing our Housing Interest Form.
Once you have completed and submitted the online form, we will contact you to arrange a short telephone call to confirm that you meet our eligibility criteria. If you are eligible, we will add your name to our Housing Interest List and confirm this with you.
If you are unable to complete the online form, please call us on 01962 854 226 or email office@stjohnswinchester.co.uk, and we will be happy to send you a paper version of the Housing Interest Form.
Step 3 – Wait for a Property to become available
If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will add you to our Housing Interest List and notify you when a suitable property becomes available. Details of vacancies will also be published on our website.
Please note: Your name will remain on our Housing Interest List unless you ask to be removed, your circumstances change and you are no longer eligible, or you do not respond to notifications about available properties.
Step 4 - Once a property is available
We notify you that a property is available, review the property details and consider if the property might be suitable for you.
Step 5 - Complete and submit your application
To apply, you’ll need to complete a full Almshouse Application Form by the deadline in the advert. This helps us understand your housing needs and check if you meet our criteria. Don’t do this until a specific property is available.
Step 6 - We Assess Your Application
To be eligible, you should:
Be 60 or older
Be able to live independently, with support if needed
Have limited income and savings
Have a local connection to Winchester
Have a genuine housing or
social need
Be willing to take part in community life
Step 7 - Admissions Panel Reviews Applications
Please note that due to high demand, not everyone who applies will be successful.
Our team carefully reviews each application, prioritising those who best meet our eligibility criteria and have the greatest need. If we think a property may be a good match for you, we’ll invite you in to meet the panel to discuss your application. There will be an opportunity to visit the property before a final decision is made.
If you’re successful, we’ll offer you the property and give you up to six weeks to move in.
Need Help with your application?
If you’d like support completing the Housing Interest Form or the Full Application form, or want to talk things through, we’re here to help.
Please call us on 01962 854 226, or email office@stjohnswinchester.co.uk.