…and restoration. The homes remain in high demand and occupancy levels are consistently at 100%. However, the needs of clients are changing and The Trust is invested in preserving the…
…low income, they get certain means-tested benefits and their energy supplier is part of the scheme they may be entitled the discount. The resident would need to contact their supplier…
…one-to-one support is only part of the story; behind the scenes the team works tirelessly with partners and Government to ensure almshouses are recognised in policy and the charity model…
…in evidence submitted to a US Senate committee on ageing: ‘Population aging will transform the global community. The question is whether such changes will better societies or extract net tolls….
…two of the almshouses, following the demolition of two outbuildings. The works took approximately 12 months. Despite the delaying effects of the pandemic, No.1 was complete and occupied from January…
…the heritage world, the almshouse is unique in its use so we need to monitor the EPC changes to make sure it works for our members We are grateful to…
…John’s works with. Within the Abbey, over 600 guests gathered for a Service of Celebration that paid tribute to the history and impactful legacy of St John’s Foundation over the…
…actions we can, to help victims of this terrible conflict.” The trips have been organised by Ina, who is from Ukraine and works at St John’s and lives in Southampton….
…the city. Community The resident support model for the almshouse is integral to the physical environment and place. The team works closely with the Appleby Blue Centre Manager to create…
…Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The fund seeks to help raise the energy standards of social housing as part of the government’s plans to reach Net Zero. The fund provides a good…
…number of new homes built. – 21,600 social homes were either sold or demolished in 2021/22, while only 7,500 new homes were built leading to a net loss of 14,100 homes. – In the last decade, there has been a total net loss…
…risk Value for Money. The Almshouse Association has produced a webinar on this topic https://www.almshouses.org/training-seminars/ . B. Operational risks – existing stock and service delivery Existing stock quality. Failure to…
…window. The space allotted is delineated by the strips of darker wood on the floor. Two windows in the north wall were removed in the 19th century alterations, when the…
…going to deteriorate. It’s also probably important to say that without improving our homes to make them more energy efficient, we’re never going to reach the government’s net zero target.”…
…selecting licensing works for local communities and charitable organisations. Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth On 21st May 2019– Met with Heather Wheeler MP (Minister for Housing and Homelessness to discuss the…
…rent, according to the New Economics Foundation (NEF). Adult social care and support for tenants – Feb 20 Summary Welsh Government: Independent report on accommodation for older people: The Welsh…
…applications. It also gives advice on works which may or may not need listed building consent, depending on how the works are proposed to be carried out. The Association is…
…outlines the government’s plans to reach net zero by 2050. This includes: Funding from April 2022 for heat pumps through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Phasing out new natural gas boilers…
…sector together with the decisions to uplift benefits payments in line with 6.7% inflation and state pension by 8.5%. The Government is looking at updating Work Capability Assessments as part…
…from HMRC between 10 and 19 November 2023 Click here for link to full details Net Zero by 2050 PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path…
…This funding will be vital in helping housing associations to continue making progress towards their individual net zero targets and will contribute to the government’s ability to meet their legally…
…get from your electricity supplier. The Government has now confirmed this money will come from your electricity supplier, and will be added to your energy account as bill credit, but…
…reached through the EBSS [Energy Bill Support Scheme]. This includes those who do not have a domestic electricity meter or a direct relationship with an energy supplier, such as park home…
…from October 2022 to £150. Those on certain means-tested benefits should qualify for the discount, but you should speak to your energy supplier about this It is worth remembering that…
The Almshouse Association was delighted to put forward one of our member charities in Ely to be included in a Royal “Awayday”. On 27th November 2018, the Association was very…
A new sculpture from a renowned Coventry artist has been unveiled in the courtyard garden of a new almshouse development for the elderly. George Wagstaffe, famed for such works as…
…it will be a platform for everyone to support each other with any advice or hints and tips on what works/what doesn’t in relation to getting events up and running…
…reported problems such as leaking taps, toilets, electrical issues and any small building works are usually carried out very quickly. Lynda remarks: “luckily a band of local tradesmen are on…
…– a movement that began a thousand years ago: a thousand years of providing warm, friendly houses for local people. That shows it’s a model that works!” Residents, staff and…
…are being posted on our website for members’ general awareness. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move. In a world first, developers in…
…They also include individual circumstances such as disability, financial hardship, and health conditions Check net zero plans – Electric heating costs more than gas. If you’re net zero strategy is pushing…
…and cost-effectiveness is required as the outcome is expected to be negative)”. In addition the mandatory billing requirements will not apply. However, if an almshouse charity is building new almshouses…
…based systems may prove to be unaffordable to run. Heat pumps take the form of 2 types, i.e., either air source heat pumps (ASHP) or ground source heat pumps (GSHP)….
…to meet its net zero targets by 2050. The key takeaways of the strategy are: Intention to phase out the installation of new gas boilers from 2035 by making carbon…
…to expire in March 2021. However, as part of a number of green initiatives announced by the Government, members will now have more time to apply for works to be…
…not Registered, if they have ideas regards remodelling or new build then it is worth a conversation”. Homes England will not cover investment works such as replacement of heating systems,…
…a direct relationship with an energy supplier, such as park home residents.” We are glad that the Government has taken note of the pressure from The Almshouse Association and others…
…to see first-hand what works well for almshouses in Holland. The similarities are striking in the spirit of the movement, the architecture and the management. The pride of residents in…
…of the benefactor and stated in the ‘Objects’ of the charity in the Governing Document (Scheme). Regarding the charities that Eric works for, all support the elderly. As clerk to…
…be provided if requested. The Government’s recent White Paper regarding the transition to net zero made a number of suggestions regarding the requirement for social housing landlords to reach EPC…
…Dunk died in 1718 and the building works were completed in 1723 when the first residents moved in and the schoolroom was opened. The residents and trustees made lots of…
…April 2024, which will hopefully prevent many smaller charities from being drawn into the VAT net. The Government will cut the main rate of National Insurance Contributions for employees from…
…appointed Scott and Company (Cornwall Ltd) in late 2018 to apply for planning permission to carry out works to this prominent grade II * listed building and to investigate possible…
…Holidays. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at enhanced level. About Care Ashore Care Ashore works to enhance the wellbeing and quality…
…think about are whether there are any regulatory comments or questions; such as whether accounts are marked as “Qualified”. And, as an aside, accounts marked as qualified are not a…
…a wide net of suffering. Recent research from Crisis sheds light on the harrowing experiences faced by those living on the streets. Shockingly, nine out of every ten people sleeping…
…additionally we are currently selling back to the grid through our electricity supplier, Octopus Energy per day at a price of 15 pence per kW. The amount of energy we…
…for doing the refurbishment works. It has improved my life and it is a completely different world having a new kitchen and bathroom”. Jarvis Eleemosynary Almshouses Resident Resident stands in…
…1868 ‘to be occupied rent free by one widow and her family, or two widows without families’. These cottages eventually fell into disrepair but were renovated in the 1970s and…
…of Housings community housing fund which awarded the Trust £22,000, this grant was to be used for developing the project and paying for enabling works prior to signing the building…