Affordable living and green spaces

Housing
We have a stock of 32 homes - one, two and three bedroom houses - at More’s Meadow where we provide almshouse accommodation for Great Shelford people who are unable to afford commercial rents. Read more ...
Allotments
We own a number of allotments at the end of More’s Meadow. These are available to rent for a nominal annual fee. Read more ...
Green Spaces
The Charities own two fields adjacent to the allotments providing footpaths, benches and views towards Cambridge. Read more ...
Grants
We welcome applications for small grants to support local organisations, good causes and people in need within the village. Read more ...

We own and manage 32 properties providing high quality, almshouse accommodation for Great Shelford people on low incomes.

Planning Application for 21 Almshouses

The Parochial Charities has submitted a planning application for the development of 21 almshouses. Located on the Charity’s land at the end of More’s Meadow, the site is currently occupied...

Dorothy Creek, 1922 - 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Creek. Until very recently the Parochial Charities’ Chair of Trustees, and a driving force behind the development of...