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 work of the St John's Winchester Charity was recently celebrated in the Hampshire Chronicle. 20th June 2022 by Kimberley...
Read More Sometimes a small grant can make a big difference. Trustees at the Old Windsor United Charities (Penny Royal Almshouses) were...
Read More Renovation Case Study: Tibberton Almshouses The Tibberton Almshouses were built in 1868, endowed in trust by William Philip Price MP;...
Read More 14 July 2022 The next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister will face a monumental challenge in tackling...
Read More The Almshouse Association Awards were created to distinguish and honour the many wonderful innovations and developments taking place throughout our...
Read More An article in the Financial Times on 18 June 22 prompted The Almshouse Association CEO to write into FT Letters...
Read More Bestowing unique and charming, yet affordable housing to the elderly for 1,000 years, Denise Marshall takes a closer look at the historic...
Read More Trustees and residents of the St Leonards Hospital Trust in Boston, Lincolnshire recently celebrated 820 years of charity! Established in...
Read More Spalding Town Husbands Almshouse Charity celebrated the opening of their new almshouses in Lincolnshire last week. Association CEO Nick Phillips...
Read More Congratulations to our Hornby Competition Winner and Runner up! Over the past year The Almshouse Association has been working with...
Read More The Almshouse Association Response to Government Plans to Extend Right to Buy Policy Almshouses are established by gifts of charity...
Read More HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits The Hospital of St John, Heytesbury. 31st May 2022 - There was much anticipation...
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