Facilities & Services
Providing safe, comfortable facilities and supportive services to assist older people to live independently with dignity.
Established 1711
Over 300 years of charitable service in Mansfield
Independent Living Support
Promoting dignity and independence
150+ Almshouse Properties
Safe, supportive homes for older people in need
Located in Central Mansfield
Serving the community from the heart of the town
Locally Governed
Run by 11 Trustees with strong ties to Mansfield
Almshouse
Properties
150+
Comfortable, Self-Managed Homes
Our Accommodation
We currently offer over 150 almshouse properties across three central locations in Mansfield, including:
- One bed flats
- One and two bed bungalows
All our properties are self-contained and maintained to a high standard, offering a secure, comfortable accommodation with individual privacy, affording a sense of home. Under our Charity status, all our residents are considered beneficiaries, not tenants; meaning they receive housing as part of the “Almshouse Letter of Occupancy and Terms of Occupancy” and therefore do not have individual tenancy rights as those living elsewhere, such as local authority premises.
What We Offer
Facilities and Services
Providing safe, comfortable housing and supportive services to help older people live independently with dignity.
At Brunts Charity, we aim to offer more than just a place to live — we provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where older people can thrive.
Our almshouse accommodation is designed to promote independent living, with facilities and services tailored to meet the needs of residents over the age of 60 years (55 years with recognised disability) who are in need of financial support or are considered vulnerable.
Everyday Help When You Need It
On-Site Support
To promote independence whilst supporting Health & Well-being, we offer:
- Support Officers – Friendly, professional and approachable staff who over-see and maintain the facilities and service delivery, whilst providing assurance and assistance, where necessary to our residents.
- Emergency call systems – All properties are linked to a 24/7 online back-up service, which provides peace of mind in case of urgent support needs.
- On-site CCTV/Flood lit lighting - All our infrastructure is equipped with CCTV, and flood-lit, night-time lighting to provided added deterrence, assurance and overall safety to all our residents, visitors, emergency services and care professionals.
- Housekeeping – Support our essential Good Housekeeping (health and Safety) protocols by keeping and maintaining, clean, safe and sanitised shared environments.
- Repair & Maintenance – We contract professional contractors, to carry out essential works across sites and these support our emergency call-out procedures.
- Security – We work closely with our local Community Police, who visit our sites and offer safety awareness drop-in sessions.
- Health and Safety - We utilise the services of a local Health and Safety (H&S) Consultants that provide us support and advice on keeping our facilities, staff, residents and visitors safe and all our staff are trained in H&S, First Aid and Fire Safety.
Please note: Brunts Charity is not a care home, however, many residents receive additional “personal care packages” so they can live independently, and this external service is achieved via contacting Nottinghamshire County Council, Adult Social Care and Health Services, for individual assessment and advice.
Spaces to Connect and Relax
Communal Facilities
Across our sites, residents may also benefit from:
- Well-maintained communal gardens and open spaces
- Shared lounges and social areas to interact
- Laundry facilities (washers and dryers)
- Resident Community Centre’s (for routine/planned events)
These spaces encourage a sense of community and connection while still respecting individual privacy and independence.
Maintained with Care
Property Maintenance
We are committed to maintaining all our almshouse properties and infrastructure throughout our sites to a high standard and pride ourselves in meeting and delivering a quality, efficient level of repair and maintenance works service to our residents. Our team ensures:
- We offer clear, efficient lines of communication for reporting all repair and maintenance issues.
- We prioritise routine, non-essential and emergency works and action appropriately in-line with our residents handbook information.
- We carry our routine checks to maintain safe environments.
- We record all reported property maintenance requests, for management information and audit scrutiny.
Beyond Housing
Additional Services
Brunts Charity also offers:
- Advice and guidance during the application process.
- Ongoing welfare monitoring and support referrals.
- Resident handbook outlining key useful information.
- Safeguarding and wellbeing policies to protect all parties.
- Complaints Handling (In line with The Housing Ombudsman) Policies and Procedures and Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Reports. (via website – see useful information)
- Partnership working with third party provider in providing subsidised, low cost, nutritious and locally sourced meals at our Community Centre Hub or via delivery service to resident’s homes.
Ready to apply for a Brunts Property, Grant or Pension?
If you’re over 60 years or 55 years with recognised disability; live in the Mansfield and District area and are in need of independent living housing or a one-off, grant or pension — we’d love to hear from you.