How to apply to live with us

We are delighted that you are interested in applying to live in our almshouse accommodation at Morden College, either in Blackheath or Beckenham. To apply, please follow the steps below:

1. Check whether you are eligible to be a resident

Please check before you apply that you meet the criteria to be a resident at our almshouse. You can apply to be a resident if you:

are 50 years or over
receive a UK state pension or welfare benefits or are eligible for these
are in immediate need of housing and impacted in finding housing because of financial hardship
cannot afford to buy or rent an equivalent sized property in your local area
do not own a home (including a second or ‘holiday’ home)
have had a profession, vocation, or trade* OR are a widow, widower, and civil or co-habiting partner of someone who had a profession, vocation, or trade OR was married, co-habiting, or in a civil partnership with someone who had a profession, vocation, or trade
are willing to participate in the almshouse community

2. Register your interest in applying

Please register your interest by completing the application form which you can download below and sending it to admissions@mordencollege.org.uk

If you are unable to complete the form online, we can help you to complete it. Please call our Resident Services Team on 020 8463 8342 or visit us at the John Morden Centre, 19 St Germans Place, London SE3 OPW or Ralph Perring Court, Stone Park Avenue, Beckenham BR3 3LX.

Download Application Form