The housing we provide is mostly built in pleasant surroundings set in the heart of racing. Older residents can enjoy their independence whilst being assured of care to hand if they need it. The welfare officers pay regular visits and help organise social events. Our housing officer, Keith Bovill is available to discuss housing needs and can also assist with finding suitable accommodation for young couples and those just starting out in the industry, email kbovill@racingwelfare.co.uk or telephone 01638 560763.

In 2006 76 individuals or families applied formally to us for help with housing of which 53 were working staff. We were able to house 24 new tenants in our own properties, of which seven were retired, and 17 working, including eight in our hostel. We also placed five young people with landladies in Newmarket.  In addition to finding accommodation for many others we assisted with loans for deposits in many more cases.

Some of our housing includes:

A modern purpose built two-storey building, comprising:

23 x 1 bedroom flats
1 x 2 bedrooms flat
1 x Guest room

Each flat consists of a bedroom(s), sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Four of the flats are designed for disabled persons. In addition there is a communal lounge with pool table, laundry room and kitchen for the use of tenants.

The building is of brick construction under a tiled roof.

Jim Joel Court is a sheltered scheme with a scheme manager and provides accommodation for retired stable staff or their widowed spouses from age 55; who have spent a lifetime in racing.

A modern purpose built three storey building comprising:

18 x bedsits

Each flat consists of a bed – sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom and are fully furnished. There are an additional 15 units which are owned by Orbit Housing Association.

The building is of brick construction under a tiled roof. UPVC glazing has been installed and there is a door entry system.

The flats are let to working stable staff employed by a member of the Newmarket Trainer’s Federation. All occupants are on Assured Shorthold tenancies.

A modern purpose built three storey building comprising:

7 x two bedroom flats

Each flat consists of two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and lounge. Kitchens are currently being upgraded as part of our planned maintenance programme.

The building is of brick construction under a tiled roof. UPVC glazing has been installed and there is a door entry system for added security.

The flats are let to working stable staff, with dependent children, employed by a member of the Newmarket Trainer’s Federation. All occupants are on Assured Shorthold tenancies.

No’s 1 – 4 Fir Tree Cottages are Grade II listed period cottages with modern extensions consisting of:

4 x 2 bedroom cottages  

Each cottage is different in size and layout but all have two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

The cottages are of brick construction under a traditional tiled roof.

No’s 5 & 6 are 2 x 1 bedroom bungalows. These are of modern design, constructed of brick under a tiled roof. Each bungalow has a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

A modern two storey courtyard development comprising:

5 x 1 bedroom houses  

Each property consists of a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
The building is of brick and timber construction under a tiled roof.

The properties are let to working stable staff. All occupants are on Assured Shorthold tenancies.

A modern purpose built development comprising:

26 x 2 bedroom flats
3 x studio flats  

The flats consist of sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The studios have a bed-sitting room, kitchen and bathroom.
The building is of brick construction under a slate roof.

Jack Jarvis Close houses retired stable staff and their dependents and is designed to promote independent living. We Two purpose built ramps have recently been installed to enable individuals to remain in their own homes.

Conversion of a late Victorian house comprising:

6 x bed sitting rooms  

This property was converted into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in 2003. There are three bedrooms and communal facilities on each floor with. The communal facilities consist of a lounge area, kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation is fully furnished.
The building is on brick construction under a slate roof.

The property provides accommodation to young people entering racing 3 males (ground floor) and 3 females (1st floor). They have all completed training at one of the racing schools and are employed by a member of the Newmarket Trainers’ Federation.

A town centre development comprising:

2 x 2 bedroom Grade II listed properties
6 x 1 bedroom Grade II listed properties  

Each cottage consists of a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom(s). The development sits in the grounds of Rous Court, a sheltered housing scheme managed by Kings Forest H.A. RW tenants are able to use the facilities in the main building.
The buildings are of brick construction under a tiled roof.

The accommodation is for retired stable staff.

A leasehold development comprising:

4 x 1 bedroom bungalows
1 x studio bungalow  

Each bungalow consists of a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The studio consists of a bed-sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. All properties have large gardens to the rear.
The properties were built in the 1960’s of brick under a tiled roof.
The accommodation is for retired stable staff.

Part of a modern purpose built courtyard development, comprising:

2 x 1 bedroom flats  

Each flat consists of a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom with communal gardens.

The building is of brick construction under a slate roof.

The accommodation is for retired working staff and both are let on Assured Shorthold tenancies.

In a strategic location between RW offices at Park Lane and the RW properties in Jack Jarvis Close, Crampton House was purchased in 2005 with the intention of developing an additional 5 x 2 bedroom retirement flats. It sits in 0.25 acres (approx) and comprises a 5 bed Victorian house of around 280 m2.
The property is in need of complete renovation or renewal.

Plans have been submitted to develop a new build of 5 retirement flats on the site. The flats will be built to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards and will incorporate a lift to the first and second floor as well as renewable energy technology to reduce running costs.
Despite both extensive consultation with neighbours and the unequivocal support of planning officers this development has been refused planning consent. RW has registered an appeal and is advised that it has an excellent chance of winning consent on appeal albeit that this will not be heard till at least March 2007. In the interim minimum refurbishment options are being considered to allow the property to be let as rooms.