Don’t let that 'free' photo cost you! Using images from the internet without proper permission or credit can land you in serious trouble. Many of us mistakenly believe that if a photo is online, it’s free to use. Wrong! Most...

Architects, Project Managers, Health and Safety professionals, Clerking Services, Legal Services, Surveyors, Maintenance Services and more.. The Almshouse Association’s Panel of Consultants provides members with access to professional advice and services. Each consultant has previously worked with, and been recommended...

Small changes, big impact in dementia care The Josie Sara Charity for Dementia Wellbeing specialises in affordable design improvements to support people living with dementia. Dementia affects how individuals perceive and navigate their environment, but thoughtful design can reduce confusion,...

Jennifer Millard of Millard Consultants, Almshouse Association panel consultant and Regional Peer Representative for Cambridge has kindly put together this article on clerking and the power of networking to share with members. Clerking and the power of networking Time is...

Trustee recruitment and roles Contributed by R D Bailey, Chairman of the Crowborough Almshouse Charity Partnerships Crowborough Almshouse Charity (CAC) benefits from a close partnership with two Church of England parishes in the town. The incumbents of these churches serve...

The Charity Finance Group (CFG), a leading membership organisation for charity finance professionals, has published a helpful new guide aimed at supporting small to medium-sized charities in communicating more effectively with banks. Shared by The Almshouse Association, this practical resource...

Great piece on Southwark's almshouses by Lucy Sherry published by SW Londoner on  9 June 2025.  Southwark’s almshouses: a legacy built to shelter “It’s peaceful here,” Roger says, crouched among a bed of iridescent roses in the garden at Hopton’s...

Six Midlands-based social and charitable housing providers have joined forces to give residents a stronger voice, including Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP), Harborne Parish Lands Charity (HPLC), Lench’s Trust, Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT), Yardley Great Trust (YGT) and...

Photo Competition Spring is in full bloom, and so is the spirit of togetherness! We’re thrilled to launch our latest Photography Competition — a celebration of community and good neighbours. It’s time to grab your camera, step outside, and capture...

We are pleased to announce that Historic England has published their eagerly awaited advice note: Historic Almshouses: A Guide to Managing Change. The advice note suggests how the heritage significance of almshouses can be conserved as proposals for upgrading are...