The almshouses are for local people aged over 65, who are of limited means and require an improvement in their living conditions.

Pensions continued to be paid for some years, but the position has now entirely changed, in that, where necessary, residents receive financial support within the state welfare system.

At Hickey's there is a chapel dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, the chaplain's house and two lodges for staff.

[8][9] The governing body of the charity is a board of ten trustees, which meets six times a year.

[10] Sub-committees meet to deal with finance, property, risk management and safeguarding.