About Us

Lench's Trust is an almshouse charity founded in 1526 by William Lench.

Over the years Lench's Trust has adapted to the needs of an ever changing society and today we provide superior sheltered accommodation throughout the City for up to 200 of our older generation who are in need.

As the 21st century unfolds our society will continue to change and Lench's Trust will continue to engage with the diverse community it serves to ensure it responds to the needs of the growing numbers of Birmingham's future generation of older people, who are facing financial hardship or social isolation.

Welcome to our website - we hope that you will find it a useful tool to engage with us and help us shape Lench's Trust for generations to come.

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St. Andrew's Day (2020)

Saint Andrew's Day is a Scottish national holiday dedicated to the patron St. Andrew. In this article, we will be looking at the history of the Saint and how it is celebrated. Click here to read more...
Diwali: The festival of Light

With it almost being that time of year once again to celebrate Diwali we thought it relevant to learn a bit more about this celebration from when it is usually celebrated to why. Click here to read more...
Did you know: Bonfire Night?

Bonfire Night this year has had the unfortunate pleasure of falling on the UK's second national lockdown, meaning that any events that were planned have most likely been cancelled, to remove some boredom; why not learn some facts about Bonfire night! Click here to read more...
New letter available on Coronavirus Updates Page

New letter regarding the Second National Lockdown.

Reports & Accounts

As a charity Lench's Trust prepares audited accounts and reports which are submitted each year to the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Homes & Communities Agency, our main regulatory bodies.
Our Local Promise

Lench's Trust is committed, as an almshouse charity, to work with local communities to provide housing solutions which respond to the needs of older people in Birmingham.
Our Services

The main purpose of Lench's Trust is to promote independent living for older people who are facing financial hardship or social isolation.
Trustees & Staff

Both our staff and trustees play vital roles at Lench's Trust.
Our History

In 1525 William Lench, a tanner by trade and living in Moor Street, then called Mole Street, decided to leave his worldly wealth to nineteen of his friends by a Deed of Gift dated 11th March 1525.