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, something they have done for centuries.
The sun well and truly came out for The Richmond Charities tropical themed summer party, held on on 10 August...
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In 1475, William Browne, a rich wool merchant, endowed an almshouse at Stamford for 10 poor men and two poor...
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The Almshouse Association has been following the refurbishment journey of Tibberton Almshouses for the last two decades. We supported them...
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Residents are the heart and soul of almshouses and we are always interested to hear their personal stories; they bring...
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Kindly prepared by Viv Miles - Trustee , Charities of Richard Poyntz & Others "Our two cottages in question were...
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This August, Councillor Veronica Dunn, the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, officially opened a sustainable housing development designed specifically for disabled...
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In August 2023, Durham Aged Miners Homes Association (DAMHA), the largest almshouse charity in the UK, marked its 125th anniversary...
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Its always great to see almshouses making the local newspapers; these stories are a demonstration of how important almshouses...
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Association grant funds new conservatories for two Gloucestershire almshouses The village of Cranham, Gloucestershire, has two almshouses that were given...
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The Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips was pleased to be invited to the Ewelme Almshouse Charity Strategy meeting this week....
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“The early summer sun shone for around 65 residents of WJ Mills Trust in Cornwall as they came together for...
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England’s largest festival of history and culture! The country's largest Heritage Open Days festival returns with a packed programme of...
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