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Wokingham United Charities in local news

…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…

Wivenhoe Housing Trust: paving the way to celebrations

…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…

Why Derby's almshouses are still important today

…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…

Who owns your charity land?

…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…

Website: Important changes coming into effect

…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…

Trustee Opportunity - Rugeley, Staffordshire

…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

Tiverton Almshouses Celebrate

…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…

The Times reports on the almshouse boom

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…

The Springett Almshouses Trust - Hawkshurst, Kent

…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…

The Christmas Fund

…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…

The Almshouse Association is 75 years old!

…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…

Tetbury Welfare Charities -Tetbury Almshouse available

…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…

Ten acres of tree-planting at Manorial Wood in Sutton Coldfield

…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…

Southwark's Appleby Blue Almshouses

…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…

Solar Farm Opportunities

…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…

Social Media Use

…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…

Secrets of Essex almshouses

…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…

Scheme Manager

…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…

Rural Housing Week

…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…

Rules on holding AGMs and other meetings

…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…

Royal Vice Patron presents Patron's Awards

…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…

Risk Assessment online training

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…

Richard Bigg Almshouse - Hurst

…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

Registered Providers: Policy Statement update

…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…

Read all about it!

…– 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…

RAAC in almshouses - what to look out for

…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…

Policy & Governance update: September 20

…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…

Policy & Governance update: June 21

…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…

Policy & Governance update: July/August 20

…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…

Policy & Governance: latest developments

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,…

Policy & Governance: latest developments

…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…

Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update

…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…

Planning Update from Panel Consultants Robinson & Hall

…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…

P&G update: 31.10.22

…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…

P&G update: 30.05.22

…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,…

P&G update: 27.09.23

…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…