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History of The Old Bakehouse
History of The Old Bakehouse
Since local farmer, Tom Pitt, generously donated his house, home, The Old Bakehouse, to a local charity, to the Chipping Norton and District Abbeyfield Society, in 1984, it has been run as a supported living home for older people.
It provides comfort, security and companionship to those in their later years who can longer live alone – and just need a little support.
The Old Bakehouse was transferred to the national Abbeyfield Society in 2003. The site, at just under 1 acre comprised of two plots of land and buildings.
In May 2023 The Abbeyfield Living Society (ALS), a registered charity, announced their intention to consult on the closure of 43 Supported Living facilities for older people across the UK. The consultation included The Old Bakehouse, Chadlington.
The facility is an important community asset, providing supported living for up to 12 older people. Over 115 older people have found their home at the Old Bakehouse in the last 40 years.
A group of people local to Chadlington, The Friends of The Old Bakehouse (The Friends) entered into negotiations with Abbeyfield in July 2023 and detailed consultation demonstrated that a community based, not-for-profit organisation could successfully and sustainably manage the facility.
The Friends group includes professionals in fundraising, business management, property management, and health service management, training and leadership.
Contact
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