Dignified Housing for People Over 55

Providing sheltered accommodation with care, community, and continuity in Great Glen, Leicester.

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Dignity
Community
Continuity

About CRICK'S RETREAT

CRICK'S RETREAT is an almshouse charity based in Great Glen, Leicester, providing housing for people over the age of 55 years. Guided by our trustees, we uphold a tradition of dignity, stability, and neighbourly support.

Address: 4 Kingfisher Close, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9DG
Phone: 07747657428
Email: [email protected]
President: Eric Gilbert
Financials: Income £10,202 · Expenditure £5,471
Trustees: 49

Our Programs

Sheltered Housing

Well-maintained, peaceful homes designed for comfort, safety, and independence.

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Community Support

Neighbourly support and signposting to local services for daily wellbeing.

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Resident Wellbeing

Activities that encourage connection, routine, and a sense of belonging.

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Our History

Historic view of almshouses in Great Glen

Heritage and Continuity

Rooted in the British almshouse tradition, CRICK'S RETREAT sustains a culture of care and self-reliance. Our small community model fosters neighbourly bonds and a reassuring sense of place.