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 St Mary’s Hospital almshouses in Chichester opened up the gates to their beautiful gardens as part of the National...
Read More Goodly Dale Cottage Homes almshouses in Windermere are celebrating 90 years since their very first trustee meeting on the 6th...
Read More New ecologically almshouses offer more than a roof over residents heads. CEO Nick Phillips attended the official opening of four...
Read More Robert Palmer Almshouses in Sonning on Thames opened their garden gate to community and companionship for a celebration garden party....
Read More Civil Society News recently published an article by The Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips in their Voices section. Nick talks...
Read More On 2nd July, Worcester M.P. Robin Walker, together with the Mayor, Councillor Stephen Hodgson, and Bishop John Inge, formally unveiled...
Read More The Hospital of St John the Evangelist and of St Anne in Okeham is believed to be the oldest charity...
Read More APPG on Almshouses holds session on almshouse response to coronavirus On July 1st, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Almshouses, of...
Read More Trustees of The Wivenhoe Housing Trust are looking forward to joining in with the national celebrations to mark 75 years...
Read More by Chris Morton, Chairman of Louisa Lilley Almshouses ‘Giving Something Back’ to society was something that really came to fore...
Read More A retired Uppingham couple who risked becoming homeless have moved into a newly created flat in Oakham owned by Rutland’s...
Read More The Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips and Assistant Policy & Engagement Officer Jack Baldan were pleased to be invited to...
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