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Historic seated portrait of the Rev. John Venn
Housing & charitable support

Supporting Hereford
since 1841

Housing, practical help and charitable support rooted in the city for generations.

Discover our story Need support?
The Rev. John Venn · Founder of the Society
A practical first step

How can we help?

Almshouse enquiries

Find out about our homes in Hereford and contact the Society about eligibility and availability.

Support & grants

Enquire about help with financial hardship or other charitable support. Individual circumstances vary.

John Venn / A living history
Historic portrait of John Venn, founder of the Society
Archival Kyrle Street cottages photographJohn Venn · Practical charity, lasting places
The story began in 1841

A story woven
into Hereford

From Victorian social reform to 32 almshouses today, discover the story of one of Hereford’s long-established charitable institutions.

Explore the timeline 1872 / Venn RoadHomes, gardens and practical reform
1841184818721884Today
The Society today

A lasting place
in Hereford.

We are a local charity providing almshouse accommodation and other charitable assistance in Hereford and its surrounding neighbourhood.

Our purpose remains practical: providing housing and helping to prevent or relieve poverty.

Who we are
Almshouses32
Locations3
Based inHereford
Registered charity212220
The story continues in our city

Our places

Our almshouses
Exterior of Venns Close and John Venn Home on Bath Street, Hereford
Venns Close · Bath Street, Hereford
01 / Hereford

Venns Close

16dwellings

Part of the Society’s almshouse accommodation in Hereford.

Almshouse enquiries
02 / Hereford

Friars Street

12dwellings

Part of the Society’s almshouse accommodation in Hereford.

Almshouse enquiries
03 / Hereford

24 St James’ Road

4dwellings

Part of the Society’s almshouse accommodation in Hereford.

Almshouse enquiries
Accountability & stewardship

A local charity.
A public commitment.

Registered Charity No. 212220
Company No. 00020458

Our official records provide public information about the Society and its reporting.

Governance & official records
Get in touch

Let’s start a conversation.

For housing, charitable support or a general question, contact the Society.

Make an enquiry 01432 274014info@hsfai.co.uk