The Almshouse Association is a support charity representing over 1600 independent almshouse charities across the UK.

Almshouses are a charitable form of self sufficient, low cost community housing that is held in trust for local people in housing need. They are managed and run by almshouse charities made up of local volunteers.

Today, 36,000 people are living full and independent lives in almshouses, finding friendships, wellbeing, safety and security inside their walls and within their communities. Through representation, fundraising, and your donations and legacies, The Almshouse Association is working hard with almshouses charities, local authorities and the Government to make it possible for many more to be built.




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Association website – 77% more visitors after BBC interview

Almshouses on BBC Morning Live: 'Retired and Renting' The almshouse movement is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; hardly a day...
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Almshouse Association Board plan 50 year strategy for almshouses

The Almshouse Association Board of Trustees plan 50 year strategy for almshouses at their annual Board Awayday at Bowden Hall...
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The Weedons Almshouse Charity celebrate 400 years

On Saturday 14 September 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined the trustees and Clerk at the Weedons...
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