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 âuniformâ 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 Twittyâs 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 Sir Josiah Mason Trust sent us in some absolutely fabulous photographs of the parties they held as part of...
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Inside Housing has recently published an indepth article on almshouses and how we are experiencing a groundswell of interest in...
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On Saturday 11th September celebrated 150 years of the Walpole Almshouses in Freethorpe and 75 years of the formation of...
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Mind the Gap! The Almshouse Association joins Hornby in supporting World Mental Health Day on the 10th October 2021 The...
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The Almshouse Association is very grateful to our Royal Patrons for their commitment to our members this year. Â CEO of...
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On the 8th September 2021, The Almshouse Association joined with our members, who have been holding parties all over the...
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Donna Sharp, Communications Volunteer at King Edward VI & The Revd Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity tells us all about the...
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Back in June we asked our members to take part in a photo competition to coincide with our 75th anniversary. We...
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Almshouse Association member Kathryn Cooper sent us in the most fabulous photos from the party they held at their Linton...
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Colchester almshouses were delighted to host a visit by The Almshouse Association Royal Vice Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester...
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The Almshouse of Robert Stiles based in Newbury Street and Vicarâs Row, Wantage and the Wantage Town Lands based in...
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Duntonâs Almshouses in Dedham, Essex date back to the 16th Century and said that celebrating our 75th anniversary was a...
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