…a block of flats on Peach Street for older, vulnerable people who are unable to buy or afford rental properties in Wokingham. While plough repairs may no longer be a…
…the renovations project, please click here . Contacts Robert Needham 01206 824446 noisybeggar@btinternet.com Peter Hill 01206 823073 peter@toadhall2.co.uk Chair of Trustees Further information www.wivenhoehistory.org.uk Searches: 1) Almshouses 2) Major Project at…
…at this stage, the changes will eventually allow us to offer online event booking, accept membership and event payments online, and any changes members make to their web profile will…
…would be delighted to hear from you. To receive a full role profile, or to apply, please send your CV and cover letter via email to workingwithus@taitarian.co.uk, with the email…
…for a 3-year term in the first instance. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to the Clerk at avalonbsl@outlook.com. For further information or an informal chat, email…
…will serve for a 4-year term in the first instance. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to the Clerk by email to mertonunitedcharities@gmail.com. For further information or…
…are four half day board meetings per year of which two are held online and two in person. There are additional meetings throughout the year in sub committees or to…
…to 1835, matters concerning residents, finances, and communication. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Contact Details If you would like further information, please contact: Jackie Gray Email: windysheep@icloud.com…
…1884, matters concerning residents, finances, and communication. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Contact Details If you would like further information, please contact : Ann Nunn Email: whizzkid1339@gmail.com…
…to submit your annual return on time, please contact the Charity Commission at filingextension@charitycommission.gov.uk to request an extension. To read the full guidance, please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector. Posted 14 April 21…
…weather was warm and sunny which was an added bonus for all.” Pic by Mark Passmore photography/ www.markpassmore.com. The 75th birthday celebrations at Greenway Gardens part of the Tiverton Almshouses…
Thrilled to see almshouses in the national press this week. ( 14th Oct 19). The article was also posted online, making almshouses worldwide news. It feels good to be able…
…of independent living. Contact Details Clerk to the Trustees: Gail Brassley Telephone: 07914 698645 Email: springettsclerk@gmail.com Or write to: The Clerk, Springetts Almshouses, Horns Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 4QZ…
…Deed states that the gifts should be used to help ‘poor residents’ and since the funds are limited, we ask that member charities that can afford to buy a gift…
…30,000 almshouses across the UK and many are in the process of refurbishment and/or redevelopment. We also have an aim to create over 5,000 more almshouses in the next ten…
…of Tetbury, Tetbury Upton and certain parts of the Parish of Westonbirt. Contact Details For expressions of interest and further information please contact us at: Email: tetburywelfarecharities@gmail.com Tel: 07949 167731…
…due to be restocked with 4,500 trees of both UK-grown hardwoods and an intimate mix of conifers to aid the establishment of the crop. The next phase of planting will…
…to buy school uniforms in 2021. For many years, the Trust has supported local residents in sheltered or retirement accommodation with a contribution towards their Festive Celebrations. This year, 21…
…will be an improvement and amalgamation of both Standards of Almshouse Management and the Support and Care manuals. It will be available online in an easy downloadable format and all…
…around them.” For more information, please visit www.ustsc.org.uk See also: Appleby Blue almshouse is spacious and special for everyday folk | RIBAJ Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects |…
…types of developments. Interested members can provide the above information to Jack Baldan via admin@almshouses.org or alternatively can get in touch with Simon Jobson via simon.jobson@centrica.com. Posted 24 April 22…
…media policy Campaigning and political activity guidance for charities (CC9) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Charity Comms Social Media Policy Template Copyright notice: digital images, photographs and the internet – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)…
…Essex Life magazine and online on 29th June 2022, Denise explores the almshouses dotted around Essex, finds out more about the long history of almshouses and who lives in them…
…the Charity Responsibility for certain health and safety and fire safety procedures and records Be alert to potential Safeguarding cases working with the Clerk, and raise online safeguarding reports to…
…perpetuity by their exemption from Right to Buy. Residents do not pay rent but a Weekly Maintenance Contribution which is below the average rent in the area and helps to…
…Commission of these changes. Wherever possible, it is still hoped that members will be able to submit their annual returns online. However, if Trustees have an imminent deadline and…
…left £100 to buy land for their longer term benefit. Visit https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/400th-anniversary/ to find out more. Following this, HRH visited two residents’ homes and walked through the award winning gardens…
35 mins | CPD accredited |IOSH approved This online Risk Assessment training is designed to help organisations comply with Health and Safety regulations, as well as learn to and carry out structured risk…
…Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge instead of rent Contact Details Mrs Lorraine Gladdish, Clerk to the Trustees Phone: 0787 2022321 Email: Lorraine.gladdish@btinternet.com…
…– 3rd Jan 2020 The Telegraph – 4th Jan 2020 The Mail online – 6th Jan 2020 The Telegraph Letters Page – 6th Jan 2020 Note: The Association does not…
…for charities: DCMS has launched a new online portal, aimed at strengthening its support to charities handling safeguarding concerns or allegations. The portal offers a step by step guide to help…
…to submit their annual returns online. However, if Trustees have an imminent deadline and believe they are likely to miss it you should send an email to filingextension@charitycommission.gov.uk with your…
…who can demonstrate that the contractor will start work on cladding remediation by 31 March next year Online forms must be completed by 31 December 2020 to be considered Trustees…
…online or by telephone Reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission Keeping people safe It is also worth noting that the Charity Commission’s contact centre remains open Mon – Fri,…
…be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-housing-decarbonisation-fund Community Housing Fund Opens – The long awaited £4 million fund to increase community led affordable homes has opened. The Community Housing Fund Revenue Programme 2021…
…this consultation can be sent via the online link (https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning-development-management/permitted-development-rights-consultation) or via email to PDRconsultationsummer2023@levellingup.gov.uk Please note that local planning authorities have the right to withdraw Permitted Development Rights and…
…questions and comfort breaks. The interview can be in person or online and will include questions on: personal experiences of loneliness role of technology in measuring loneliness preferences for data…
…new digital network. Members with further queries can get in touch with Carline365 via Mark Law 01603 964306, keyaccounts@careline.co.uk Support with costs of TV licence – TV Licensing have provided…
…The highest number of disclosures in recent years occurred in 2020-2021 and the Charity Commission believe this was driven by the uncertainties and financial challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023…
…More information will be found on the Energy Ombudsman website. Heat suppliers can also contact heatnetworks@beis.gov.uk for more information on the redress scheme. You can find further guidance on the…
…Chief Executives and council leaders and all providers of social housing on ensuring quality in social housing. The letters are available here. RIGHT TO BUY An ambiguous response was received…
…For example, you will need to ensure that your governing documents allow for online meetings if you have found these to be more convenient during the pandemic. Charity Commission guidance…
…of someone who lives in the Parish of Old Windsor. Contact Details Clerk to the Trustees 36A Crimp Hill Road Old Windsor Berkshire SL4 2QY Email: clerk.owuc@gmail.com Tel: 07444 486794…
The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that we have added three new online training courses to our website course library. With many of us are working from home, you…
…dignity and community in elderly living (stirworld.com) John Morden Centre by Mæ Architects wins the 2023 Stirling Prize — Open City (open-city.org.uk) London retirement community wins UK’s Stirling Prize (ft.com)…
…and the Support and Care manual were also available and are easily accessed online. These are very enlightening documents, and are encyclopaedias of best practice for running the charity, performing…
…highlights the challenges the sector faces going forward. The Smith Institute and The Almshouse Association hosted an online event on 11th October 2022 to mark the launch of a new…
…as laid down in the charity’s governing documents. Almshouse charities today: There are 1,600 almshouse charities operating throughout the UK today providing safe, comfortable homes to some 37,000 people in…
…were forced to abandon face-to-face service provision in March 2020, along with the camaraderie and support offered by office life. Many moved service provision and core operations online, while others…
…1,700 almshouse charities gifted in between. We need more! A housing model for local people, exempt from the Right to Buy, in perpetuity for centuries. Where are the philanthropists setting…