Member news, stories and events

Receiving stories, photos and case studies from our members is such an enjoyable part of our work here at the Association.

Please do keep sending in your stories, news and celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions and we will be very happy to post them on our website, in our Almshouses Gazette (and social media accounts with your permission).

Birmingham’s Untold Welfare Stories

Birmingham’s untold stories of old age and the welfare state captured in new published research. Lench’s Trust, one of England’s...
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Charity Hiker starts his next walking marathon

A man who has raised money for multiple charities, despite suffering a brain injury, is planning to walk over 500...
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Nottingham almshouses celebrated in local news

'I found shelter here' - the special Nottingham homes offering the elderly a lifeline George Palmer-Soady who writes for Nottinghamshire...
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Celebrating community, care and diversity at The Finchley Charities

Across the country, almshouse charities offer safe, supportive and welcoming homes for people in housing need. In this article, Almshouse...
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An unforgettable day to celebrate home, heritage and hospitality

Bedford, Morison and Cordery Almshouses, Watford, founded in 1580 In June 2025, the Bedford, Morison and Cordery Almshouses in Watford,...
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New Book Release: William Sevenoke and His Almshouses

The Sevenoaks Almshouses came into existence in the early fifteenth century. They were established by William Sevenoke, who served as...
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Rethinking affordable, community-led charitable housing

Appleby Blue, United St Saviours Charity - RIBA Award Winner Congratulations to Appleby Blue: A triumph for modern almshouses! Appleby...
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Dorant House marks 45 years

Joyful garden celebration at almshouses in St Albans Residents, families, friends, trustees and staff gathered at Dorant House almshouses, St...
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Recording the next ‘Alms Around’ podcast at Ewelme Almshouses

Nick recently met Jeremy Porteus, Founder and Director of Housing LIN, at the historic 'Cloisters' Ewelme Almshouses in Oxfordshire to...
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From Ferryhill to the Palace: Les Lewis honoured by The King

In their latest resident story, the Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA) chat to Les Lewis, a devoted lay minister...
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Royal celebration for Appleby Blue almshouses

Bermondsey, London – 13 October 2025 On Friday 10th October, the streets of Bermondsey hummed with excitement as His Royal...
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Holcim UK volunteers refresh St Joseph’s almshouse grounds

On Monday 29 September 2025, two employees from Holcim UK generously gave their time to help improve the grounds at...
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