Ed Tytherleigh, Stoll’s CEO, said: We are proud to be naming the new building Centenary Lodge as we broke ground as part of our own Centenary celebrations, as well as to commemorate the millions of lives lost in the First World War which ended 100 years ago in 1918. Our brand new development will enable some of our most vulnerable individuals who served in the Armed Forces to transition into civilian life effectively. We will provide tailored support to all our residents to ensure they can go on to lead fulfilling and independent lives.”
These much-needed homes have been built following research by the University of York which identified that the garrison town of Aldershot had a shortfall of dedicated housing for Veterans. All 34 homes will be occupied as Centenary Lodge has been oversubscribed.
Veteran Craig Wheatley served in the Army for 11 years and is due to move into Centenary Lodge from Mike Jackson House. He said: “I’m ready for the next step and to move into my own flat at Stoll’s Centenary Lodge. When I saw the property, I thought it was absolutely stunning. Without these services, I can’t tell you where I’d be today. I’m ready to grab this opportunity with both hands and I’m ready for the future.”
Centenary Lodge consists of 34 units including 27 one-bedroom flats, accessible flats for disabled people and family accommodation. The development includes a number of communal spaces for training, therapy and community activities, and gardens surround the building.
Centenary Lodge is a significant milestone for Stoll as it is the charity’s first housing development outside London. Stoll already provides four housing schemes in London and works with housing associations and local authorities to provide accommodation for veterans across the UK, through the Veterans’ Nomination Scheme.
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If you are a Veteran and need housing, then please contact Stoll on 020 7385 2110.
For more information about Stoll or the Aldershot development, contact James Ford on 07974565425 or james.ford@stoll.org.uk or Becky Frankham on 07889166734 or becky.frankham@stoll.org.uk
Notes to editors
About Stoll
- Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing to the Veterans’ community and was first established in 1916.
- Stoll provides a unique combination of housing, health and wellbeing support to vulnerable and disabled ex-Service men and women
- Stoll provides affordable housing that allows Veterans to live fulfilling and independent lives
- As well as providing supported housing, Stoll accesses specialist services to help vulnerable Veterans improve their physical and mental health
