About Us

For over 400 years now, the Almshouses have been a means of social housing for vulnerable people across the United Kingdom. The Barking and Ilford United Charities branch has been overseeing the 19 almshouses flats, located within the Barking, Essex vicinity. The almshouses are managed by trustees and supported by a clerk and warden.

Our Core Values

The charity’s values are at the heart of what we do and we aim to use this as a foundation for our work

  • We understand that people need support to progress in life and by providing this fundamental, basic need, we can enable them to do so.

  • Everyone is welcome.

  • We aim to help our tenants and local community in a range of areas.

  • We have a due regard for everyone.

  • We strive to work with honesty and integrity.

  • We are always seeking to improve and do better.

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The Alms Houses

Wakering Road, BARKING, IG11 *PL

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