On 3 December 2025, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the AGM and APPG on Housing and Care for Older People at the House of Lords.
The meeting underlined a growing shortage of suitable housing for older people across the UK and stressed that any National Housing Strategy must include targeted funding and planning measures to enable much-needed development, particularly of affordable homes for older residents.
Speaking on behalf of The Almshouse Association and the newly formed Charity Housing Alliance, Nick called for fair access to Homes England and Section 106 funding. He emphasised that many small charities and community-led housing providers are currently excluded from these opportunities simply because of their size, despite their vital role in meeting local housing need.
posted 4 December 2025