…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…
…II listed and are landmark buildings within Derby. In order to preserve and enhance these important listed buildings, they are naturally subject to strict restrictions and conditions for maintenance, repair…
…in accordance with the relevant trust deed, constitution or Charity Commission order but most of the time the legal ownership is with the trustees. There are some exceptions to…
…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…
…subject Almshouses Treasurer role. If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact Martin Jones, the current Treasurer on 07715 619523 or by email martin.jones51@btinternet.com. Please…
…4 hours every 3 months Quarterly trustee meeting – 3 hours every 3 months Project work bespoke to the individual trustee’s skill set – as agreed New Trustees will serve…
…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…
…exciting year as we develop and implement a new strategy to support more people than ever before and help the charity reach its full potential. In order to achieve this,…
…of caring and companionship at its heart. 77 years ago trustees of almshouse charities gathered to form The Almshouse Association in order to protect the almshouse charity model and raise…
…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…
…governance. If it is not possible for you to hold a meeting online or by telephone, you may wish to postpone or cancel the meeting. You should check your governing…
…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…
…celebration in your community. Sign up to receive your Coronation Big Lunch pack for all you need to get started with ideas, top tips, practical advice and loads more. Order…
…concluded :- “The length of this report and the number of recommendations might suggest the charity is not well. Such a perception would be wrong. There is a need for…
…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…
…unless otherwise stated are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2001 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between18-19th November 2020. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted…
…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…
…prevent damage from small animals as the trees become established. To find out more information about Manorial Woods or Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, please visit: https://www.suttoncoldfieldcharitabletrust.com/news/manorial-woods/17.htm posted 4 May 22…
…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…
…Wallpaper Witherford Watson Mann reinvents the almshouse for modern city life – Architecture Today Inside the new breed of almshouse (ft.com) Live better, live longer: the retirement home that’s more…
…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…
…posting online. Our guidance will help charities to navigate their use of social media with greater confidence and will support the Commission to regulate this high profile and fast paced…
…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…
…up for pilgrims returning from the Holy Land. Later in 1200, the charity dedicated itself to providing homes for “twelve poor men” under the Knights of The Order of St…
…order to do this, we need the help of our members! Alison writes.. A couple of years ago, one of the trustees of Whiteley Village received a tip-off that there…
…provides accommodation that has been designed, structurally altered or refurbished in order to enable residents with support needs to live independently; and (ii) provides accommodation that has been designated as…
…– 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…
…in order to even view the roof deck. This this should never be done without first checking for the presence of asbestos (charities with large common areas should have an…
…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…
…the exemption from Right to Buy which almshouses benefit from. The full Government announcement can be found here. Flood Grant Extension – The Government has announced an extension of the…
…Charities, guides businesses through the actions they should take in order to dramatically reduce the risk of the most common cyber-attacks, such as ransomware and phishing. Trustee recruitment – Reach…
…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,…
…the owners and operators of urban centres and green spaces in order to help social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance provides useful recommendations for almshouses that have shared…
…groups will need to complete an eligibility checker on the Community Led Homes website. If eligible, groups will be emailed an online grant application form. Wales A new standard for…
…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…
…spread the cost of a TV licence, these include monthly or quarterly direct debits, or a TV Licensing payment card (which enables customers to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly online,…
…full details Step forward to online Lasting Power of Attorney The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are…