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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Gosport charity gets residents in the VE Day spirit

Residents of Thorngate Churcher Trust came together in a heartwarming celebration to commemorate VE Day, with events taking place at...
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May Day at Chubbs Almshouses: Song, Sunshine, and Celebration

On May Day, residents, trustees, and friends of Chubbs Almshouses in Crewkerne, Somerset gathered at 9am to celebrate the changing...
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Celebrating the life of Phil Sweet D Day veteran

Municipal Charities are sad to announce that almshouse resident, Phil Sweet, who was 100 years old and one of the...
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