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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Remember a Charity Week

The Great Map of Willanthropy launches today showcasing the impact of charitable gifts in Wills across the UK.  The Almshouse...
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Refurbishment of the Ufford Almshouses – End of Project Case Study

A mission to bring a 17th Century Hospital in Ufford, Suffolk, into the 21st Century In 2023, Ufford Almshouses received...
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Municipal Charities present grants at annual garden party

Almshouses in the community This year’s Municipal Charities Garden party was held at their Guild Cottages almshouses on 1 August...
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