Apply to Become
a Resident at Elis David Almshouses
Elis David Almshouses is a block of 57 individual almshouses in South Croydon, complete with beautiful established gardens, laundry facilities and a 24-hour digital system.
Our residents live independently with the benefit of a dedicated Wellbeing Team who walk alongside them, offering support when needed.
The wellbeing of our residents is paramount to us and is the cornerstone of our thriving community.
Life at Elis David Almshouses
Our Wellbeing Team offers preventative and responsive support to help residents live safely and independently in the almshouses and in the wider community. The principles person-centred, dynamic and holistic underpin our approach to working in partnership with our residents.
Wellbeing Plans
Our Wellbeing Team work in partnership with residents to identify goals which when worked towards will support them to lead meaningful and fulfilled lives.
Enabling Interventions
Residents pay a Weekly Maintenance Contribution (calculated on a monthly basis), which is set in line with Local Authority Housing Allowance Rates and pay for their own Council Tax, telephone, internet and electricity.
We offer a varied Activities & Events Programme, shaped by residents, in our communal spaces throughout the year.
What our Residents Say
I’ve had friends here right from the start.
I’m very happy and content living here.
It’s the best move I ever made.
We are currently accepting applications
We are not currently accepting applications.
Thinking of Applying?
In line with our charitable objectives, we offer almshouses to Croydon residents who meet our criteria. Applicants are supported through the application process at every stage.
![Diagram showing the 8 stages of applying to become a resident: 1. Check whether you are eligible to become a beneficiary of Croydon Almshouses To be eligible to be a resident, you must: • be 60+ years and over • have a permanent right to residency in the UK • have a connection to Croydon • be of limited financial means (typically meaning £10k or less in savings) • have a housing need • be able to live independently 2. Register your interest in applying Please register your interest by getting in touch with John Hayes, our Wellbeing Team Lead - Community [link to contact details]. 3. Visit Elis David Almshouses We will invite you to visit us and have a look around before we ask for a formal application to be completed. 4. Application If you wish to proceed, you will be asked to fill in an Application Form. This will require you to provide: • contact details • financial information • next of kin details • GP details • two references • information on your particular circumstances 5. Home Visit Two members of our Wellbeing Team will arrange to visit you in your current home. 6. Provisional Offer If you meet all the criteria, we will offer you a Provisional Offer to let you know that when you reach the top of the Waiting List, you will be offered the next available almshouse. Whilst waiting, we will keep in touch with you so you can let us know of any change in your circumstances. 7. Offer of an almshouse When we have an almshouse available and you are at the top of the Waiting List, we will contact you and invite you to view the almshouse and confirm your current circumstances with you. Should you wish to accept the offer to become a beneficiary of Croydon Almshouses, we will provide you with a Letter of Appointment and a Residents’ Handbook. 8. Moving In The Wellbeing Team will work in partnership with you to help your transition to your new home in our community be as easy as possible.](https://croydonalmshouses.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Resident-application-journey-3.png "Resident application journey")
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