Wider rental options

Helping you find the right housing option for retirement.

We recognise that when it comes to finding a retirement property, one size doesn't fit all, as our rental properties or Community Living schemes may not match your requirements. That is why we offer wider rental options which includes housing provided by other organisations.

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Meet Donna and Liban, two of our housing officers, who partner with other organisations to explore a wider range of housing options for retired clergy.

Wider Rental Options

As part of our commitment to walking with clergy through retirement, we are building relationships with a range of housing providers who share our desire to support people in finding the right home for the next stage of life. These are not all formal partnerships but can be trusted connections, organisations we’ve begun working with or are exploring ways to collaborate with, so we can open more doors for you.

Whether you are looking for shared or home ownership, supported housing, independent living, or just want to understand what’s out there, we can help guide you through the options. For some, that might mean making introductions, supporting applications, or simply helping you navigate what can feel like a complex process.

Here is a list of providers we are currently exploring ways of working or have established partnership; we encourage our customers to take a look and see what they offer.

If you are not sure where to begin or you would like to talk through your situation, please get in touch. We are here to help.

Housing providers you could consider

You are welcome to contact any of the providers directly, or get in touch with us if you would like support exploring your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the service available to?

Those already living in our properties that would like to move
Clergy have retired some time ago but have never accessed our service or housing
Spouses of Clergy that have a pension with us
Those that have a pension with the pension board but not enough stipend to qualify for rental.

What type of options are available?

Flats, bungalows or houses in housing complexes for older people:
- Almshouses: A charitable form of self-sufficient, low-cost community housing that is held in trust for local people in housing need. They are managed and run by almshouse charities made up of local volunteers.
- Faith-based providers, which are intended to have a sense of Christian community made up of many denominations, usually flats and bungalows.
- Specialist Providers – Ex-service person, key workers, gender specific (Home for Devonish)
- Local Authority: Older person accommodation and general need properties, depending on circumstances (eligibility criteria apply)
- Co-op: A housing cooperative, or housing co-op, is a unique form of homeownership or rental where the property is collectively owned and managed by its residents.
Home ownership.
For those with disabilities or care needs, we can look at:
- Adapted properties for wheelchair and/or other disabilities.
- Extra care sheltered housing.
- Care homes - purpose-built built adapted properties that can accommodate or provide a care service.

How long does it take to find one of these homes?

There is no set time it takes to find the most suitable home. We encourage our customers to speak to us as early as possible so we can explore their retirement ambitions with plenty of notice prior to retirement.