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).

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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A 350-year legacy in Worminghall

Worminghall, a village of nearly 600 people on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border, is home to almshouses founded in 1675 through the...
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Almshouses mark legacy of Amy Louisa Robinson

Amy Louisa Robinson Charity, St Albans celebrates 50th anniverssary This September marked a golden milestone for the Amy Louisa Robinson...
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Case Study: Refurbishment of Sheppard’s Almshouses

A case study on the refurbishment project of Sheppard’s Almshouses in Amport, Hampshire. The Almshouse Association provided a £100,000 loan...
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A Summer Celebration at Dame Alice Leigh’s Almshouse

In 2025, Dame Alice Leigh’s Almshouse marked 431 years since its first residents arrived in 1594. To celebrate this remarkable...
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MP visits award-winning almshouse development

Cambridge charity, Girton Town Charity (GTC), hosted a visit from its local MP on Thursday 28th August to showcase its...
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A century of care in St Day

WJ Mills Cottages Trust celebrates 100th anniversary with a Cornish feast and unveiling of commemorative plaque One hundred years ago,...
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From bequest to build: the journey of Elbourn Memorial Housing Trust

CASE STUDY: How a village trust partnered with developers, overcame challenges and delivered new homes In 2023 South Cambridgeshire District...
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Paul Mullis: Does size matter?

Durham Aged Miners Housing Association (DAMHA) CEO and Almshouse Association Board Trustee, Paul Mullis recently posted a great blog on...
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