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.
Trustees tackle the damp impacting the lives of residents - updated 2 October 2024 William Holmes Almshouses were provided with...
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Norfolk Magazine: Beautiful Almshouses: 'Cloaked in History' Words: Rowan Mantell Photos: Sonya Duncan - September 2024 In our quest to...
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St Bartholomew’s Day, 24th August 2024 - The trustees of The Hospitals of St Bartholomew & St John almshouse in...
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The Poland Trust welcomes The Almshouse Association Royal Vice Patron, HRH The Duke of Gloucester Surrey almshouse charity, The Poland...
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Two excellent articles were recently published on local county council websites where they had awarded funds to community projects, highlighting...
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The Great Map of Willanthropy launches today showcasing the impact of charitable gifts in Wills across the UK. The Almshouse...
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A mission to bring a 17th Century Hospital in Ufford, Suffolk, into the 21st Century In 2023, Ufford Almshouses received...
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Almshouses in the community This year’s Municipal Charities Garden party was held at their Guild Cottages almshouses on 1 August...
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The Almshouse Association is pleased that Windsor MP, Jack Rankin supports our proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework,...
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Case Study: Jesus Hospital refurbishment project If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry our necessary works to...
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…..not just a numbers game…. Providing affordable homes is not merely a numbers game - its about prioritising residents in...
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Some people really are charmed with good luck. When Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses put their first 'Seaside Day at Wyggestons'...
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