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Q: What do the charges include?

The weekly charge which the Trustees are obliged to make for the accommodation applies to each house whether occupied by a single person or a couple. It includes the use of the premises and the communal facilities such as the Reading Room and the external and internal repair and maintenance of them, water and sewerage charges, and the upkeep of the grounds. The cost of supplying central heating, domestic hot water and electricity, the services of the Scheme Manager and other staff, and a number of amenities is also included. This charge must be reviewed regularly by the Trustees because of the inevitable effects of inflation, and residents who feel unable to meet these expenses in full from their present income may be entitled to help from East Suffolk Council by way of Housing Benefit allowance and, indeed, some receive it already.

Q: How can I apply for a place at Ogilvie Almshouses? How are they allocated?

From time to time, the accommodation at the Almshouses is advertised publicly and a waiting list of potentially suitable applicants is prepared. It is not necessary for anyone seeking accommodation to await the appearance of an advertisement, however, because enquiries can be made at any time. They must be addressed in writing to the General Manager, Ogilvie Charities, The Gate House, 9 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ. Uninvited callers are asked not to visit Ogilvie Almshouses casually, good though their intentions may be, because they would infringe upon the privacy of the people living there. Application forms and information can be downloaded from this website. Alternatively, the General Manager will send enquirers by post, written details of the 'Houses and forms of application for the accommodation and services provided there. On every occasion that a vacancy occurs, the General Manager will inform selected persons on the waiting list of it and invite them to submit to her, up-to-date particulars of their personal circumstances for consideration. She will then select, for personal interview at the Almshouses, those whom she considers to be the most needy applicants for the vacant accommodation, and where she considers it appropriate to do so, may ask permission to pay them home visits also. Applicants being interviewed will be given the opportunity to be accompanied by a friend or relative. The General Manager will refer to the Trustees policy on eligibility and other factors, and select from among those interviewed someone whom she can recommend to the Trustees for immediate accommodation at the Almshouses. After receiving the Trustees' approval, a Letter of Agreement will be sent to the applicants selected, setting out the full terms on which the offer of accommodation is authorised, and the joint signatures of an applicant and the General Manager will signify their acceptance.

Q: What do the charges include?

The weekly charge which the Trustees are obliged to make for the accommodation applies to each Home whether occupied by a single person or a couple. It includes the use of the individual dwellings and the communal facilities such as the Reading Room, laundry room etc, the external and internal repair and redecoration of them; water and sewerage charges, the upkeep of the grounds; the services of the Scheme Manager and her staff; and a number of amenities. In the case of those living in the original terrace of bungalows, and in the 1990 Homes, the charge includes, also, the cost of supplying central heating, hot water, and electricity for cooking and lighting through centralised systems and meters. The 1987 Homes, on the other hand, are provided with the individual gas-fired heating systems and each has its own separate source of electricity: in these instances the occupants pay their personal fuel costs to Gas suppliers and Electricity suppliers, direct, and the charge made by the Trustees is somewhat lower for them. Residents who feel unable to meet these expenses in full from their present income may be entitled to help from East Suffolk Council by way of Housing Benefit allowance, indeed, some receive it already.

Q: How can I apply for accommodation at Ogilvie Homes, and how is it allocated?

From time to time, the accommodation at the Homes is advertised publicly and a waiting list of potentially suitable applicants is prepared. It is not necessary for anyone seeking accommodation to await the appearance of an advertisement, however, because enquiries can be made at any time. They must be addressed in writing to the General Manager, Ogilvie Charities, The Gate House, 9 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ. Uninvited callers are asked not to visit the Homes casually, good though their intentions maybe, because this would infringe upon the privacy of the people living there. Application forms and other information may be downloaded from this website if you wish. Alternatively, the General Manager will send enquirers, by post, written details of the Homes and forms of application for the accommodation and services provided there. On every occasion that a vacancy occurs, the General Manager will inform selected persons on the waiting list of it and invite them to submit to her, up-to-date particulars of their personal circumstances for consideration. She will then select, for personal interview at the Homes, those whom she considers to be the most needy applicants for the vacant accommodation, and where she considers it appropriate to do so, may ask permission to pay them home visits also. Applicants being interviewed will be given the opportunity to be accompanied by a relative or friend. The General Manager will refer to the Trustees' policy on eligibility and other factors, and select from among those interviewed someone whom she can recommend to the Trustees for immediate accommodation at the Homes. After receiving the Trustees approval, a letter of agreement will be sent to the applicants selected, setting out the full terms on which the offer of accommodation is authorised, and the joint signatures of an applicant and the General Manager will signify their acceptance.

What do the charges include?

The weekly charge which the Trustees are obliged to make [...]

By The Saint|2024-09-25T15:41:01+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Almshouses|Comments Off

How much does it cost?

Currently £137.48 per week (As at April 2024)

By The Saint|2024-04-03T08:43:35+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Almshouses|Comments Off

Who is eligible for accommodation at Ogilvie Almshouses?

People eligible for accommodation at Ogilvie Almshouses, at the absolute [...]

By The Saint|2019-06-20T08:37:44+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Almshouses|Comments Off

How can I apply for a place at Ogilvie Almshouses? How are they allocated?

From time to time, the accommodation at the Almshouses is [...]

By The Saint|2019-06-20T08:39:39+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Almshouses|Comments Off

What are Ogilvie Almshouses?

The Ogilvie Almshouses are a terrace of 20 cottages situated [...]

By The Saint|2023-09-28T08:36:18+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Almshouses|Comments Off

Who is eligible for accommodation at Ogilvie Homes?

People eligible for accommodation at the Homes, at the absolute [...]

By The Saint|2019-06-20T08:35:21+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Homes|Comments Off

What do the charges include?

The weekly charge which the Trustees are obliged to make [...]

By The Saint|2024-09-25T15:41:56+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Homes|Comments Off

How much will it cost?

Accommodation charges range from £150.08 to £213.99 per week according [...]

By The Saint|2024-04-03T08:46:54+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Homes|Comments Off

How can I apply for accommodation at Ogilvie Homes, and how is it allocated?

From time to time, the accommodation at the Homes is [...]

By The Saint|2018-12-18T14:15:45+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Homes|Comments Off

What are Ogilvie Homes?

Ogilvie Homes consist of three terraces of bungalows. All occupy [...]

By The Saint|2023-09-28T08:35:05+00:00December 18th, 2018|Ogilvie Homes|Comments Off