Welcome to Glover’s Trust almshouses.
We provide attractive and affordable sheltered housing for the over 60s.
Here you can have the advantages of a supportive, social community along with the enjoyment and privacy of your own accommodation, where you can come and go as you please.
Please apply now for any cottage we currently have available or to join our waiting list.
Latest vacancies: No cottages available at the moment. We have a vacancy for a volunteer trustee with accountancy skills to join our management board.
For the past 85 years, the close community of cottages at Glover’s has formed an oasis of tranquillity at its secluded spot off Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield.
Look through the entrance gates of the front building to discover how it opens out with terraces of homes facing landscaped lawns for residents to enjoy.
The cottages were built in 1932 in the Arts and Crafts architectural style inspired by the countryside. They have been lived in and cared for ever since. A recent refurbishment programme has updated and improved them further, while keeping their special historic character.
Interested in living at Glover's Trust? Please apply now or to join our waiting list.
The cottages are single storey and self-contained. They have the following features:
- Small inside porch behind the front door
- Living/dining area
- Modern kitchen
- Modern shower room
- Double bedroom with patio doors
- Rear patio area
- Gas central heating
- Double glazing, with secondary glazing on the front original window frames
- Redecorated and rewired
- Use of a car parking space
- 24-hour emergency alarm service
Larger cottages
These double-occupancy cottages are suitable for a couple, as they have a larger bedroom and living area.
The charge (called a weekly maintenance contribution) is £137 per week.
Standard cottages
These single-occupancy cottages are suitable for one person.
The charge (called a weekly maintenance contribution) is £131 per week.
Stories about Glover's Trust
Keen to put your accountancy skills to good use? Would like to volunteer your time and abilities to support a local charity? Interested in joining a supportive team of people? We are looking for an experienced individual with recognised accountancy skills to join our board of the trustees at Glover’s. This friendly group of volunteers… Read more »
The tradition of a carol service at Glover’s returned this year by taking the festivities al fresco. Residents and trustees wrapped up warmly to enjoy the shortened yet still joyful carol service outdoors, led by Reverend Gary Birchall from nearby St Michael’s church. Mulled wine and mince pies were served before the switching on of… Read more »
We were extremely saddened to hear of the death of Tony Wood. Tony was appointed to Glover’s as a Trustee in March 1992. He took responsibility for overseeing the properties and grounds and diligently provided the Trust with his considerable expertise in these matters. He was a regular attender at meetings and contributed greatly to… Read more »