” It gives me the freedom to be independent.”
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Established dwellings in a friendly community at the heart of Longden Coleham.
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.
At Fairford Place, set in a peaceful garden, there are sixteen studio flats at ground and first floor levels.
Fairford Place
Coleham
Shrewsbury
SY3 7DL
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.
Each flat has a large bed/sitting room, an up to date separate kitchen, a separate modern bathroom, a balcony or glazed in porch and double glazed windows.
Adjoining the flats there is the Mulberry Centre. This contains a day room for the use of the residents, a laundry, and a guest room for relatives who need to stay overnight.
Close to shops and other local amenities.
Fairford Place is close to a good range of local shops, and Shrewsbury town centre is easily accessible via Greyfriars Bridge. Buses are available.
The Drapers’ Company Almshouses can provide this security for single 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.
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.
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.