Charges
As an almshouse, charges are made for accommodation. They are charged weekly and are made up of the following:
- Weekly Maintenance Charge (WMC) – would be a ‘rent’ equivalent
- Service Charges
- Background Heating & Hot Water
- Water Rates
These charges are reviewed annually with any changes implemented during April. The 2020-2021 charges are as follows:
Thorner’s Court
- WMC £ 106.91 per week
- Service Charges £ 34.66 per week
- Heat & Hot Water £ 13.11 per week
- Water Rates £ 4.29 per week
Robert Thorner Court
- WMC £ 111.31 per week
- Service Charges £ 39.79 per week
- Heat & Hot Water £ 9.62 per week
- Water Rates £ 3.67 per week
At present and if eligible, Housing Benefit may pay up to 100% of the WMC and Service Charges.
Background Heat & Hot Water and Water Rates, must be paid from your pension, employment or other income.