Celebrating Special Occasions with Royal Support
A Royal visit is a truly special occasion, one that can make milestones and celebrations within your charity even more memorable. These visits offer a wonderful opportunity to highlight the remarkable work you do and to celebrate significant achievements in your community.
We are deeply grateful for the support of our Royal Patrons and are committed to nurturing long-standing partnerships with the Royal Households for the benefit of all our members.
Thanks to our strong relationships with the private offices of our Royal Patrons, we are able to ensure they can focus fully on the visits and events they are able to attend. This careful coordination helps to make each Royal visit a meaningful and memorable occasion for everyone involved.
Should your charity wish to host a Royal visit, our established protocol with the Royal Households is for members to contact us as the first step. An initial discussion with you helps determine the most suitable way for a Royal visit to enrich your event, while guiding you in crafting an occasion that seamlessly embraces this unique honour.
Following this conversation, we gather the details of your request, your potential event plan and a range of possible dates. All requests are then discussed with the Royal Households during our annual review meeting, where requests are considered that complement their calendars for the coming year.
We recommend contacting us as early as possible, ideally up to 12 months in advance, to maximise the likelihood of a successful visit. Once a visit has been agreed in principle, we liaise with you to confirm the dates offered by the Royal Household and, where possible, secure a date in your diary.
Royal visits are a collaborative effort between The Almshouse Association, your charity, and the Lord Lieutenantā€™s office, with all parties maintaining close communication throughout the process.
To discuss your plans or learn more about organising a Royal visit, please contact Gerry Harmon, PR & Engagement Manager, at gerryharmon@almshouses.org.
We thank you for your support in following this process and look forward to helping you create truly memorable celebrations with the support of our Royal Patrons.
Please note: Our Royal Patron and Royal Vice Patron are not available for fundraising events.
posted 23 October 2025