Almshouse news and storiesThe 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, something they have done for centuries.We would like to share with you some of the interesting articles and stories about our member charities and the almshouse movement today in our posts below. Association meets with David Rutley MP Today (14 Oct 20), The Almshouse Association held a productive meeting with David Rutley MP for Macclesfield. Discussions with Mr... Read More Association CEO in Labour Housing newletter A letter from Nick Phillips CEO of The Almhouse Association has been featured in the Labour Housing Group September 20... Read More Local Rector talks about almshouses and the test of time on the C of E website Mark Bennet, Team Rector at Thatcham in Berkshire talks about his preconceptions of almshouses before he found himself as one... Read More Almshouses officially recognised as unique housing model The official definition of an almshouse has been recognised by the Charity Commission which has just released its new, approved... Read More Association article makes it into LGA Magazine The Local Government Association’s first magazine has published an article written by the Almshouse Association promoting almshouses and their benefits... Read MorePatrick Vernon OBE, community activist & campaigner for voluntary sector, to be Ambassador for the Association You must be logged in to access this page - Members Login Website Registration Read More Almshouse communities: a solution to loneliness? Over the next few weeks the Homes at the Heart campaign, run by the National Housing Federation and supported by... Read More Southwark Charities proposes new 21st century almshouse development LONDON, 30 JULY, 2020 – Southwark Charities unveiled emerging plans for rebuilding its almshouses situated on Nicholson Street, Blackfriars, SE1.... Read More Affordable Housing Commission: Making housing affordable after Covid-19 The Almshouse Association’s response to the Affordable Housing Commission’s Making Housing Affordable After COVID-19 report The Almshouse Association agrees with... Read More ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices statistics – Association Comment The Office for National Statistics released its monthly Index of Private Housing Rental Prices last week which shows the continued... Read More Rural Housing Week This Rural Housing Week is likely to be dominated by the long term impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Action with... Read More HRH message: Patron’s Award Ceremony On 6th May 2020 we would have been celebrating The Almshouse Association 2018 Patron's Award winners at the award ceremony... Read More Message from HRH The Prince of Wales As we all struggle to come to terms with the horror of coping with this terrible disease and all of... Read More Almshouses make the national news again Another great article about the almshouse movement has been published in the national press, this time in The Telegraph. The... Read More Our Royal Patron visits the Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth The Almshouse Association was delighted to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales to one of our member charities on 18... Read More Read all about it! Almshouses and the Almshouse Association have been making the national papers and broadcast media this week. This recognition is great... Read More Christmas comes early for 645 almshouse residents! Staff at the Association have been busy posting out Christmas vouchers to 645 almshouse residents who are all aged 90... Read More Trinity Hospital Castle Rising "They must be of honest life and conversation, religious, grave and discreet, able to read, if such a one be... Read More St John’s Hospital in Bakewell Sir John Manners founded St John’s Hospital in Bakewell in 1602, although the idea was initially proposed by Bess of... Read More Day’s and Atkinson’s Almshouse Charity Atkinson’s Almshouse Charity in London was established in 1679 with a legacy from Samuel Atkinson. The original almshouses had been... Read More 1 2 Next »