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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AWARDS – The Almshouse Association Awards announced

Congratulations to The Almshouse Association Award winners The Awards Panel is delighted to announced the five recipients of this yearā€™s...
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New research reveals story of Bournvilleā€™s almshouses as they turn 125

Wonderful archive photographs and stories of what life was like in Bournvilleā€™s almshouses have been released to mark their 125th...
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Photo voltaic panels fitted to almshouses

Case Study: The Berry Housing Trust. Part of the service The Almshouse Association offers its member charities is to help...
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