“It is good to know who the landlords are and be able to talk to them directly.
I don’t feel as though I am just a tenant.
EB
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The charitable work of the Drapers has been continuous since 1444 when they established almshouses for widows and spinsters who received money, fuel and clothing from the Company.
25 purpose built apartments situated in a secure setting close to Shrewsbury Abbey comprising 21 single bedroom and 4 twin bedroom units each with separate bathroom, living room, kitchen and a small balcony. The building incorporates a lift to the upper floor and there are two communal lounges and a hobbies room.
The Bradbury Room with self contained kitchen is a facility which is available for hire by local organisations or individuals for meetings and functions up to 59 people.
Apts 1-25
Drapers Place
Horsefair
Abbey Foregate
SHREWSBURY
SY2 6BP
When vacancies arise, they will be advertised locally and on this website. If you wish to register interest or apply, complete the application form on our apply page.
21 one-bedroom and 4 two bedroom apartments both for single or double occupancy all with separate living area, kitchen and bathroom with wheelchair access with lift to upper floor with personal alarm system.
In addition for the residents, there are two communal lounges, a hobbies room and limited car parking spaces.
The Bradbury Room with self contained kitchen is available for hire by local organisations or individuals for up to 59 people.
Close to shops and local amenities and with an Almshouse manager.
Drapers Place is within easy walking distance of local amenities and the town. There are buses close by.
The Drapers’ Company Almshouses can provide this security for single, couples or widowed people approaching or have reached retirement age, who do not require care. Applicants must be living in Shropshire or Powys or have close connections to these areas.
Please see the apply page.
“It is good to know who the landlords are and be able to talk to them directly.
I don’t feel as though I am just a tenant.
EB
25 purpose built apartments situated in a secure setting close to Shrewsbury Abbey comprising 21 single bedroom and 4 twin bedroom units.
At Fairford Place, set in a peaceful garden, there are sixteen studio flats at ground and first floor levels.
There are four bungalows at St Giles set around a private garden. Each bungalow has similar accommodation to those in the studio flats at Fairford Place.
In 2010 the Company took on the responsibility of the 5 almshouses at Holy Cross, adjacent to the Abbey in Shrewsbury, when the Trustees of their Charity.
Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Ltd (registered charity no 1132671) administers the existing almshouses, acting as corporate trustee for the linked/subsidiary charity, Shrewsbury Drapers Company Charity (No 1132671-1) which owns the permanently endowed land and buildings.
Details of charities can be found on the Charity Commission website.