Our residents would best be described as elderly and vulnerable. For them Tudor House provides an affordable place to live and where they are safe and in the heart of the community. The apartments are well sought after and applications are received from far afield when one becomes available (which is not very often). It is the quality of life that almshouses offer to residents that makes them so special. Almshouses offer people the opportunity to remain independent and live their lives with dignity and fulfilment with the knowledge that in the background there is someone who may be called up in times of need, such is the support and care of the Trustees. This is vitally important, as many almshouse residents, being elderly, are frail and vulnerable to falls, sudden illness and other incidents when it is essential to summon help immediately. The need for good almshouse accommodation in Gloucestershire is very high.