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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Brother John completes his epic trip

85-Year-Old 'Brother on a Bus' returns from his UK-Wide Public Transport Challenge WINCHESTER, UK – On 1st May 2025, John...
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Charterhouse: a Friday the 13th to Remember!

Friday the 13th is often a day associated with caution, but on Friday 13th June 2025, our Friends of The...
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Are almshouses part of the solution?

For over a millennium, almshouses have quietly offered sanctuary to those in need across Britain. Almshouses are the first form...
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