About the Society
A long-established local charity, continuing a tradition of practical support for people in Hereford.
Who we are
The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious is a local registered charity with a continuing commitment to the city and its surrounding neighbourhood.
What we do today
Our present charitable work includes accommodation and housing, and the prevention or relief of poverty.
Our roots in Hereford
John Venn founded the Society in 1841. Its origins lie in practical responses to hardship, connected with the lives and needs of people in the city.
Our almshouses
The Society manages 32 almshouses across Venns Close, Friars Street and 24 St James Road. Accommodation remains an important part of its work today.
Explore our almshousesOur purpose
Our purpose is practical: housing and charitable assistance. Contact the Society to discuss whether assistance may be available in your circumstances.
Our history
The flour mill and the Venn Road homes and gardens reveal a history of charity put into action. Explore how this local story connects with the Society today.
Discover John Venn and our storyHow can we help?
Contact the Society for information about its work or to make an initial enquiry.