We would like to share with you some of the interesting articles and stories about our member charities and news about the almshouse movement today in our posts below.
The historical aspect of almshouse charities and the legacy of their benefactors are considerable so it is hardly surprising that they are able to present a wide variety of stories and anecdotes ranging from their inception to the present day. There are cases where residents dress in the unusual “uniform” which is unique to their charity and others where splendid architectural features have been unearthed and restored.
The titles of many almshouses have wonderful names: The Eight Men of Broadclyst, The Sisters of Castle Rising and Twitty’s Almshouses, to name a few. Aside from their titles and history, however, the common factor shared amongst all almshouses is that today they continue to provide comfortable and secure homes for those in need, in friendly communities – something they have done for centuries.
Nick recently met Jeremy Porteus, Founder and Director of Housing LIN, at the historic 'Cloisters' Ewelme Almshouses in Oxfordshire to...
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In their latest resident story, the Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA) chat to Les Lewis, a devoted lay minister...
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Bermondsey, London – 13 October 2025 On Friday 10th October, the streets of Bermondsey hummed with excitement as His Royal...
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On Monday 29 September 2025, two employees from Holcim UK generously gave their time to help improve the grounds at...
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A group of dedicated local people are coming together to launch a new almshouse charity in the village of Framlingham,...
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Worminghall, a village of nearly 600 people on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border, is home to almshouses founded in 1675 through the...
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Amy Louisa Robinson Charity, St Albans celebrates 50th anniverssary This September marked a golden milestone for the Amy Louisa Robinson...
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A case study on the refurbishment project of Sheppard’s Almshouses in Amport, Hampshire. The Almshouse Association provided a £100,000 loan...
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Dear Members, Colleagues, Partners, Residents, Friends and Supporters Monday 29 September 2025 - Our team is currently in the process...
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Last week, Nick Phillips, Chief Executive of The Almshouse Association, addressed more than 350 members of The Heritage Alliance on...
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In 2025, Dame Alice Leigh’s Almshouse marked 431 years since its first residents arrived in 1594. To celebrate this remarkable...
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The latest edition of Housing Today features The Almshouse Association’s CEO, Nick Phillips, who is calling for greater recognition of...
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