Administrative Office. Glen Jones.
30, Hunters Way West Deputy Governor.
Chatham (01634 851912)
Kent. ME5 7HL.
(Registered Charity 213213)

sirjohnhawkins@btinternet.com

Tuesday 16th January 2007.

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Hospital of Sir John Hawkins is the oldest organisation in the country for the support of naval people and their families. It was founded in 1594 by a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. Today the Grade II listed Almshouses consist of eight self contained flats that surround a courtyard between Chatham High Street and the River Medway. The Hospital is administered by a Board of Governors. At the moment we have vacant: One first floor two bed roomed flat with a maintenance charge of £123.50 per month. This property is currently undergoing a major refurbishment that includes a fully fitted kitchen and flush floor shower bathroom. Work is due to finish at the end of March. I would be most grateful if you could bring this to the attention of your members. Details of qualifications for residency are in Appendix A.
Applications or enquiries should be made direct to me via the above address.

Yours sincerely,

Glen Jones
Deputy Governor.

APPENDIX A.
The present qualifications for residency are:
The Resident shall be needy or disabled and have served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, the Women’s Royal Naval Service, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service.
Or
Have served in and have been mobilised for active service in the Reserve Forces of those bodies.
Or
Have been employed in any of HM Dockyards or Naval Bases on the construction, maintenance, refitting or repair of any of HM Ships and Vessels.
Or
Have served in the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Fleet Auxiliary or British Merchant Service.

The Governors may appoint a widow, widower or other dependant of a
person so described if there is no applicant qualified as above.
Please note:
The Hospital cannot provide social or nursing care. The Governors may request a medical report from the Medical Governor, which will involve a discussion with a potential Resident’s, General Practitioner to ensure that the health and safety of the Resident or other Residents would not be placed at risk if they were appointed as a Resident.