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 on the third Sunday in April. The 2022-2023 charges are as follows:
Thorner’s Court
- Basic WMC £ 113.19 per week
- Service Charges £ 41.15 per week
- Heat & Hot Water £ 14.16 per week
- Water Rates £ 4.62 per week
- Total £ 173.12 per week
Robert Thorner Court
- Basic WMC £ 117.84 per week
- Service Charges £ 46.37 per week
- Heat & Hot Water £ 10.24 per week
- Water Rates £ 3.83 per week
- Total £ 178.28 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.