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.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant visits The Almshouse Association's new Windsor offices: A celebration of heritage and member community On a crisp...
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Eileen Terry turns 100! Isleworth & Houslow Almshouse Charity were thrilled to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone recently—their beloved resident,...
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Nick Phillips was invited to attend the recent Yorkshire and Lancashire Regional Meeting hosted by The Peter Birtwhistle Trust. The...
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📸The results are in! 📸 Our latest photography competition has showcased the warmth, joy and connection that make almshouse life...
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The Almshouse Association provided Frederick John Cleminson for Almshouses with a £25,000 grant in 2024 to allow for the refurbishment...
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If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry out necessary works to their almshouses, part of the service...
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The Chapel Site Project in Lambourn Lambourn, nestled in rural West Berkshire, continues to face a growing need for affordable...
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Birmingham’s untold stories of old age and the welfare state captured in new published research. Lench’s Trust, one of England’s...
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A man who has raised money for multiple charities, despite suffering a brain injury, is planning to walk over 500...
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'I found shelter here' - the special Nottingham homes offering the elderly a lifeline George Palmer-Soady who writes for Nottinghamshire...
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£100 million for Affordable Housing – Let’s make sure charitable providers benefit too The Almshouse Association welcomes the news that...
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In a world where getting on the property ladder feels increasingly out of reach, more women are rethinking what “home”...
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