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.
Birmingham’s untold stories of old age and the welfare state captured in new published research. Lench’s Trust, one of England’s...
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A man who has raised money for multiple charities, despite suffering a brain injury, is planning to walk over 500...
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'I found shelter here' - the special Nottingham homes offering the elderly a lifeline George Palmer-Soady who writes for Nottinghamshire...
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£100 million for Affordable Housing – Let’s make sure charitable providers benefit too The Almshouse Association welcomes the news that...
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In a world where getting on the property ladder feels increasingly out of reach, more women are rethinking what “home”...
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Across the country, almshouse charities offer safe, supportive and welcoming homes for people in housing need. In this article, Almshouse...
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Bedford, Morison and Cordery Almshouses, Watford, founded in 1580 In June 2025, the Bedford, Morison and Cordery Almshouses in Watford,...
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The Sevenoaks Almshouses came into existence in the early fifteenth century. They were established by William Sevenoke, who served as...
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We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Christopher Ray, Chairman of The Frederick Ray Trust. His loss...
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Appleby Blue, United St Saviours Charity - RIBA Award Winner Congratulations to Appleby Blue: A triumph for modern almshouses! Appleby...
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Joyful garden celebration at almshouses in St Albans Residents, families, friends, trustees and staff gathered at Dorant House almshouses, St...
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Nick recently met Jeremy Porteus, Founder and Director of Housing LIN, at the historic 'Cloisters' Ewelme Almshouses in Oxfordshire to...
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