The Woodclyffe Almshouses

In 1902 Wargrave’s local benefactress Harriette Smith founded the Woodclyffe Almshouse which consists of 8 self-contained flats in secluded wooded gardens in Wargrave. The residents enjoy peaceful, comfortable homes in a community setting.

The Almshouse is maintained by the Woodclyffe Almshouse Trust, a charity of local volunteers of which the vicar, David Chislett, is chairman.

For anyone interested in applying for a flat should a vacancy arise, the criteria include:

• either living in the parish for over 10 years or with family links to Wargrave

• generally being over 60

• being a member of the Church of England.

The trustees can be flexible however and it is certainly worth requesting an application form.

For further information, please contact the Honorary Secretary at susaneggleton@btinternet.com