Our Regional Peer Representatives are a UK-wide volunteer group of experienced almshouse clerks, trustees, and wardens carefully selected to establish a supportive peer-to-peer network for members. They offer a listening ear and help link you to the best services offered by The Almshouse Association as required.
While the Association remains available for support and guidance whenever needed, we understand the value of local connections. If you would like to speak to someone nearby or arrange a face-to-face meeting, we can facilitate this for you.
Our regional contacts are eager to engage with you and can offer guidance tailored to your needs as well as introduce you to almshouse members in your vicinity. Additionally, along with our Regional Peer Representatives, the Association helps coordinate regional gatherings where you can meet and network with your peers. Information regarding these regional meetings are posted on the Meetings pages of our website.
North London Regional Meeting Sept 22
“I found the meeting to be incredibly useful with lots of very relevant information being spread amongst the delegates. It was extremely informative and well put together. I enjoyed meeting other wardens and listening to their concerns – many of which we have here, and it was good to hear that so many of us are facing the same concerns and not doing it all alone! Please also pass on my thanks to your CEO, Nick. I enjoyed his presentation and was very happy to hear about some of the issues that the Almshouse Association is dealing with behind the scenes.
It was a hugely worthwhile day and much appreciated.”
Richard, Warden
There are currently eleven Regional Peer Representatives spread across the UK and we aim to increase this to twenty.
Joining us in the role of a Regional Peer Representative
The role of a regional peer representative is a volunteer position that has been developed to support our member charities across the UK in their respective regions. Representatives are on hand to offer a good listening ear to members and have a wealth of experience in the almshouse movement. Their skills and backgrounds range from:
running their own almshouse charities
managing social housing
financial and business planning
Each Regional Peer Representative also organises a Regional Meeting in different locations within their region each year. These meetings are an open forum for members to catch up with each other and offer an informal platform to discuss a variety of topics. In addition, the meetings include an update on the almshouse movement from The Almshouse Association and offer invaluable networking opportunities for all participants.
Our Regional Peer Representatives also, within their individual capacity, visit any charities that feel they need a one-on-one meeting to discuss challenges that may not be appropriate for an open forum, or, alternatively, are available for a telephone call about any queries.
“We are delighted to be working with our Regional Peer Representatives and thank them for the valuable time and commitment they give to support our members throughout the UK.”
We are currently seeking individuals to fulfil the role of a Regional Peer Representative in several key areas:
Derbyshire Lincolnshire Northamptonshire Cheshire Staffordshire Shropshire
Essex Kent Oxfordshire Berkshire Bedfordshire Surrey
Hampshire East/West Sussex Cornwall
If you have a thorough understanding of almshouse charities and you are eager to make a meaningful impact within your community, we encourage you to consider becoming a Regional Peer Representative in one of these areas. Your dedication and insights will be invaluable in providing support to our member charities, fostering collaboration and driving positive change within the almshouse movement
Interested in applying to become a Regional Peer Representative admin@almshouses.org
NB: Our Regional Peer Representatives offer local support and guidance but not direct advice which should be sought from The Almshouse Association in the usual way.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to the success of almshouse charities across the UK.