Contact Us
Who to Contact
General
The Clerk to The Wilkes Alms Charity is Jennifer Millard, she can be contacted during normal working hours on 07851 153 016 or via email on; [email protected]
The Charity is regulated by the Charity Commission - You can find out more about the Charity Commission on their website.
Almshouses
The Almshouses are served by a part time Estates Officer supported by the Clerk. The Estates Officer can be contacted via email on [email protected].
Trustee Opportunity

Do you have a few spare hours a month, want to give something back to your community, support an important and historic Leighton Buzzard Charity?
The Wilke Alms Charity is a local charity providing the prevention and relief of poverty, accomodation/housing and religious activities for the benfit of its residents.
The Wilkes Alms Charity also offers grants and funding available to community groups and other local charities.
The Almshouse Association
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The Charity is a member of The Almshouse Association – You can find out more about their work via their website: The Almshouse Association |
Signposting
It maybe that the charity is not immediately or able to support you. Please find a list below of useful contacts. We would be delighted to add your charity or organisation to the list below if you are supporting Leighton Buzzard residents, so please do sign post any group, charity or organisation you use to us.
In an emergency please call; 999.
Modern Slavery Helpline
For reporting Modern Slavery.
0800 0121 700 or report it online.
Relate
Relationship support.
0300 100 1234 or find them online.
Age UK Bedfordshire
A local charity providing essential support to those over 50.
01234 360510
Bedfordshire Social Services
Social Services.
0300 300 8303
Mind
A mental health charity.
Support line 0300 102 1234 and Infoline 0300 123 3393.
Alzheimer’s Society
Support for people living and caring for those living with dementia.
Dementia Support Line 0333 150 3456
The Carer’s Trust
Provides information and advice for carers including how to get support.
Online
Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, they listen.
116 123 and online
Buzzer Buses Ltd
Door to door transport in Leighton Buzzard and around.
01525 853566
Home-Start Bedfordshire
A family and children’s charity.
01525 213522
Kids Out
A charity supporting children fleeing domestic violence.
01525 385252