Almshouse Association Christmas gift

Two of our residents were delighted to receive a £15 M&S voucher from The Almshouse Association this Christmas. These gifts are the legacy of a benefactor who left money to the Association with the express wish that the money be invested…

Longstanding Trustee retires

Last week we said goodbye to Diana Hoy, one of our longest-serving Trustees, on her retirement. Diana has been a hugely-committed and much-valued Trustee of our Almshouses since 2004 and, with her additional longstanding involvement in the Almshouse…

Judging done!

We have a winner and a runner-up in both age categories. Looking forward to welcoming them to the Almshouses and presenting their prizes during August.

Colouring Competition reminder

Don't forget! The closing date for our colouring competition is this Sunday, 30th June. For any children who'd still like to enter just download the colouring sheet here, print it out, and drop the finished entry through our letterbox at the…

Our Colouring Competition at ‘More in Common’ event

Great day yesterday at ‘More in Common – On the Common’ a ‘Great Get-Together’ community event in memory of MP Jo Cox. As you can see, we were also very proud of our new King Edward VI Almshouse t-shirts! We had lots of visitors,…

New Estate Officer

A warm welcome to the latest member of our team - new Estate Officer, Victoria Duke (second right). As well as getting her head round all the paperwork, and learning about the upkeep of our historic buildings, Victoria is enjoying getting to…

Farewell to Ali!

On Monday we said goodbye to our Estate Officer, Ali Maslen. Ali joined us in 2009, originally as our Clerk; moving into the newly-created Estate Officer post in January 2018.  Along with the splendid flower basket containing a special gift…

STAFF VACANCY – Join our team!

ESTATE OFFICER (p/t, 15 hours p.w.) We are seeking a part-time Estate Officer to be responsible to the Trustee/Directors for the smooth running of all matters relating to our historic Site, Properties and Residents. See Recruitment* for…

Almshouse Director receives Community Champion award

Congratulations to Almshouse Director Malcolm Domb for his recent well-deserved Community Champion award. As well as his tireless work for our Almshouses, he is also the Co-ordinator for Uttlesford Foodbank, Chairman of Macmillan Saffron Walden…

Open Day to view two-bed bungalow

Come and view our latest vacancy on Saturday, 23rd March, anytime between 11am and 2pm. See Vacancies for details of the property and how to apply.

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KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)

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