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LEATHERHEAD UNITED CHARITIES
Supporting the people of Leatherhead since 1608
WHO WE ARE
Leatherhead United Charities is a combination of thirteen small charities which are now administered by one body. Since the first charity was established in 1608 they have endeavoured to make a difference to the lives of the people in need living in Leatherhead.
The Charity is managed seven Trustees supported by two part-time staff. The Charity is regulated by the Charity Commission.
accommodation
The main aim of the Charity is to provide comfortable, safe accommodation for over 55s living within the boundaries of the old Leatherhead Urban District. There are 30 flats on four sites. Stenning Court, Skeet House and the Church Walk properties are a short walk from the town centre.
Homefield is situated in Forty Foot Road. All are in a setting that promotes and allows residents to live independently. Our flats provide security, and are linked to an emergency call centre.
GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS AND PEOPLE IN NEED
The Charity pays one-off grants to local people in need as well Community organisations based in Leatherhead. Individual grant applications have to be supported by a professional agency such as The Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
PENSION PAYMENTS
The Charity Supports the over 55s on a low income and who have lived for at least two years in Leatherhead, Bookham, Fetcham or Ashtead with a small monthly pension. Applications must be supported by a professional agency such as The Citizens Advice Bureau.
