The Council owns, in trust, two blocks of Almshouses on Otley Road in Skipton - comprising 12 units designed for occupancy by local people aged over 55.
Heap Parkinson Homes operates as a charity and is managed separately from the Council - 15 of the Councillors are trustees, and there are also 2 additional co-opted trustees.
A comprehensive refurbishment of the properties was completed in 2022.
The Heap Parkinson Homes does operate a waiting list for anyone interested in vacancies.
There is currently a vacancy at the Heap Parkinson Homes, please contact us if you would like to arrange a viewing and find out more about how to apply.
Trust Meetings
The Annual Meeting of the Heap Parkinson Homes is to be held at 17:30pm on the 6th November 2025 in the Craven Community Hub. This meeting is open to the public.
Meeting Agenda
Self-Employed Maintenance Contractor Required
The Heap Parkinson Homes in Skipton, an Almshouse Trust, is seeking a reliable, self-employed contractor to provide emergency out-of-hours cover for residents during evenings, weekends and public holidays.
The role will involve responding to residents’ calls regarding urgent building maintenance and repair issues, such as plumbing problems.
Applicants must have their own tools and appropriate insurance.
If you are reliable, practical and able to respond to emergency maintenance requests, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch for further information. Call 01756 700553 or email [email protected]