- Area of benefit
Applicants must reside in the area of benefit. This is defined as the Borough of Scarborough. - Length of residence
Applicants must have lived in the area of benefit for a period of three years or more prior to their application. Preference will be given to those born in the area of benefit. - Age
Preference will be given to applicants aged 60 years and over. - Financial
– Applicants must be on a low income (‘limited means’). This is currently set at:
below £15,000 p/a gross for a single person, and below £20,000 p/a gross for a couple.
– Applicants can have moderate savings. These are currently set at:
below £60,000 for a single person, and below £100,000 for a couple.
– Applicants must be able to support themselves financially, especially those who do not receive housing or council tax benefits, and must be able to meet the maintenance contribution from their own resources. - Health
Applicants must be able to live independently but can have a local authority care package (care workers coming one – three times a day to help with washing, dressing, and meals). Applicants must have sufficient mobility to be able to be able to carry out simple tasks for themselves once the carer has left for the day. This is because the Warden is not permitted to offer any form of assistance with personal care or the administration of medication. - Community
Applicants must be able to participate and enjoy living in the community and benefit from communal living. - Owner occupiers
Applications from persons owning their own home/s, or who have the proceeds of the sale of their home/s will only be considered when:
– no other suitable candidates in greater need have presented themselves; and
– the proceeds of any sale, after sale costs, would if invested provide them with substantially less than the national average income after pensions and all other sources of income are taken into account.
Although it is open to the Trustees to appoint any persons who have need of the facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, if the applicant’s resources are substantial and there are other types of accommodation in the locality (which they can afford, and which will meet their needs) they will not generally be offered an almshouse place. - Pets policy
No pets are permitted due to the difficulties with caring for these if the resident falls ill.
All residents sign a Letter of Appointment which clearly states the terms and conditions of their appointment.