Because every person deserves more than just a place to live—they deserve a place to belong

Greendown Trust is a registered charity and a non-profit making organisation founded in 1971. We provide high-quality sheltered housing accommodation in Yorkshire.

Objectives

Greendown Trust care and accommodation

As a not-for-profit charitable trust, our objectives are rooted in compassion, community, and providing a purposeful service. We exist to provide high-quality sheltered housing and support to older and vulnerable individuals—those who need not just a place to live, but a place to feel safe, valued, and connected.

We believe everyone deserves to age with dignity, independence, and joy. Our approach goes beyond bricks and mortar. We see the whole person—their physical health, emotional wellbeing, social connections, and spiritual needs—and we work to meet them with empathy, respect, and genuine care.

We aim to ensure that every penny we receive is reinvested into our services, homes, and communities. There are no shareholders—only stakeholders in human wellbeing. Whether it’s improving facilities, funding wellbeing programmes, offering personalised support, or tackling loneliness and isolation, we use our resources to enhance lives, not profit from them.

Our work is guided by the belief that housing is more than shelter—it’s a foundation for fulfilment. We will work in partnership, collaboration, and with an unwavering commitment to quality and kindness, we aim to build inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Values

Staying true to our vision

  • People-centred with Dignity at the Core

    We place each individual at theheart of everything we do—listening with empathy, supporting with kindness, and treating every person with the dignity they deserve.

  • Excellence in Service

    We never settle for average, from quality housing to personalised support, we deliver integrity, professionalism and pride.

  • Accountability and Trust

    We do what we say and we say what we do. As a charitable trust, transparency and integrity guide every decision we make.

  • Wellbeing and Independence

    Supporting full lives, not just safe ones. We empower every tenant to stay independent, active and well-physically, mentally and emotionally.

  • Community Through Connection

    We believe in the power of togetherness. Working hand-in-hand with tenants, building safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong. More than just a home-its a community.

Schemes

The Trust has two sheltered housing schemes, Valley Lodge in Ilkley and Stockwell Lodge in Knaresborough, both have been operating since 1977.

Valley Lodge is situated in the spa town of Ilkely surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Stockwell Lodge is situated in the charming ancient market town of Knaresborough.