“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
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.
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 transferred the land and buildings to the Shrewsbury Drapers.
Holy Cross
150 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6AP
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.
5 one-bedroom houses with the bedrooms on the first floor.
It 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 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.
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.