Almshouse residents are ‘appointees’, not tenants, living in our almshouses under licence, paying a monthly maintenance contribution (MMC) rather than a rent.

The Charity sets its MMC at 50% of the rental rate for similar private property in the village.

Applications are invited from people who are:

• resident in Great Shelford or who have a strong connection to the village
• and are on low incomes
• and in housing need
• and are capable of independent living.

Application forms are available from:

The Great Shelford Village Charity Clerk
[email protected]
07979 184273

John Huntingdon’s Charity
189 High St
Sawston
CB22 3HJ
[email protected]
01223 492492

Redmayne Arnold & Harris
30 Woollards Ln
Great Shelford
CB22 5LZ
[email protected]
01223 800860

Or download the application form here:
Almshouse application

Applicants should also read our Residents’ Handbook.

Applications should be submitted to John Huntingdon’s Charity (JHC) by Midday on 25 August 2025. They will be processed in confidence by JHC – and anonymised – before being forwarded to the charity directors for shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview.