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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Housing LIN HAPPI Hour -Nick Phillips to host webinar

Association CEO, Nick Phillips, will be hosting the HAPPI Hour webinar, with Housing LIN on 17 June 2025. In his...
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Bette celebrates her 100th birthday!

Barnstaple Almshouses celebrated Bette Palmer’s 100th Birthday on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at the Royal & Fortescue Hotel in Barnstaple. ...
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Social and charitable housing providers empower residents to drive change

Six Midlands-based social and charitable housing providers have joined forces to give residents a stronger voice, including Broadening Choices for...
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