Consultants


Moore Barlow LLP

Solicitors Contact Details Gordon Reid Head of Charities The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford GU1 3SR T: 01483 464 224 E: gordon.reid@moorebarlow.com W:www.moorebarlow.com Region/s covered: Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, London, About…

Millard Consultants

…jennifer@millardconsultants.com www.Millardconsultants.com Areas covered: Country wide About Millard Consultants Millard Consultants is an Almshouse, Land and Property-Owning charity specialist. As chartered surveyors with over 20 years estate management experience, we…

Knox Cropper LLP

Chartered Accountants Contact details: James Holland-Leader Partner Office Suite 1, Haslemere House, Lower Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2PE T: 01428 652788 E: James.hollandleader@knoxcropper.com www.knoxcropper.com Regions covered: UK wide About Knox…

Hunters Law LLP

Solicitors Contact details Paul Ridout Partner 9 New Square, London WC2A 3QN T: 020 7412 5188 E: paul.ridout@hunterslaw.com www.hunterslaw.com Areas covered: England and Wales About Hunters Law Hunters is a…

HCR Hewitsons

Solicitors Contact details Virginia Henley Head of Charities, Education and Social Enterprise Lancaster House, Nunn Mills Road, Northampton, NN1 5PA T: 01604 463 103 E: virginiahenley@hewitsons.com W: www.hewitsons.com Regions Covered:…

Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Ltd

Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Contact Details Rob Grayson (Fire Safety Officer) BSc (Hons), MIFireE, DipNEBOSH M: 07951773367 T: 01482 654150 E: fra.grayson@gmail.com Region/s covered: UK-wide About Fire Risk…

Fifield Glyn Building Surveyor and Property Management

…Royal Mews, Gadbrook Park, Cheshire CW9 7UD T: 0207 629 6457 E: edward.fifield@fifieldglyn.com W: www.fifieldglyn.com Regions covered: Greater London, South East, North West, North Wales, West Midlands About Fifield Glyn…

Employment Law in Action Ltd

HR Consultancy Contact details Ros Hammond Director 4 Pocketts Yard, High Street, Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9SL T: 01494 817193 E: ros@eliaction.com www.eliaction.com Regions covered: UK-wide About Employment Law in Action…


News


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…

WIMBLEDON ENDOWED ALMSHOUSE CHARITY

…does not permit residents to keep pets. Contact Details To request an application form e-mail to: wimbledonalmshouses@gmail.com or write to Wimbledon Endowed Almshouse Charity 60 Camp Road Wimbledon London SW19…

Why Derby's almshouses are still important today

…almshouses can be traced all the way back to medieval times, when religious orders were responsible for cared for the poor.   Originally known as ‘bede houses’, the oldest almshouse foundation…

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…

Warden - The Methodist Homestead - Northampton

…other people and the elderly and be smartly presented. Have a clean driving license. To apply or for further details please forward your CV to:  adrian.nisbet@argonaut-hr.com No agency candidates accepted….

Vacancy at Hillier Almshouses, Guildford

…(Mon – Fri) and our WMC is £136.60 (excl. Council Tax) but includes gas, electricity and water. Criteria Ladies over 60 years old Contact Details 01483 533317 or email hillier.almshouse@gmail.com

Trustee Meetings & AGMs: Charity Commission updates guidance

…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-forthe-charity-sector. Posted 14 April 21…

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 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!

…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…

Solar Farm Opportunities

…of developments. Interested members can provide the above information to Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org or alternatively can get in touch with Simon Jobson via simon.jobson@centrica.com.     Posted 24 April 22…

Social Media Use

…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)…

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…

SALTWOOD ALMSHOUSE VACANCY - Kent

…suitably qualified candidates to complete the application form which can be obtained by contacting the clerk via email ‘robertthompsoncharities@gmail.com’.  The criteria under the charity’s governing document is set out in…

Saltwood Almshouses - Kent

…document is set out in the application form or on our website http://www.saltwoodalmshouses.co.uk/. Contact Details As a result, the Trustees of Charity now invite suitably qualified candidates to complete the

Rural Housing Week

…developers (Section 106), some developers are using a fall in property values as a way of opting out of supplying their affordable housing levy! This is a real concern as…

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…

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

…1990s. What is RAAC?   RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete. The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has noted that: ‘Although called “concrete”, RAAC is very different from traditional…

Policy & Governance update: September 20

…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…

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

…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…

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…