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The Charterhouse is an almshouse and housing charity that has been in operation since 1611, it houses and provides domiciliary care for a community of residents on the historic site in London’s Clerkenwell. With origins dating back to the 14th century when the land which is now Charterhouse Square was used as a burial site for plague victims, the Charterhouse has been a Carthusian monastery, a grand Tudor mansion and later an almshouse and school. Today as a contemporary almshouse our residents, who are still known as Brothers although no longer exclusively men, are at the heart of our community. We welcome visitors to come and enjoy the heritage of the site with free access to the museum display and Chapel during opening hours, or by booking onto a tour or event to experience more of our site including our courtyard gardens. It is a friendly, interesting and unique place to live and work.

Our charitable mission is to provide a home, a community and care for older people with a housing need, while sharing our heritage and investing in it for future generations.