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 Almshouse Association is honoured to have received an invite to the opening event for The Buchanan Trust’s new almshouses,...
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Our pizzas are worth more than care for elderly people …. we all agree? Don’t we? I think a home...
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Last month, we asked our members to join us with the national campaign as part of an initiative by The...
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The Almshouse Association held a meeting today (April 26th) with our local Member of Parliament, Theresa May MP, to discuss...
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We’re inviting you to take part in Captain Tom 100 from Friday 30 April to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May...
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The Almshouse Association hosts webinar on Church of England Coming Home Report The Almshouse Association hosted a webinar on the...
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Eventide Homes resident May turned 100 last November. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the big party planned could not take place,...
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It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh....
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We so often hear about the “housing crisis” as if it is a given fact. I was walking with a...
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The CEO of The Almshouse Association welcomes the recent report published by the APPG on Loneliness. “From our research and...
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The Almshouse Association welcomes the inclusion of comments in Church Times from CEO Nick Phillips following the publication of the...
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Almshouse Association takes part in Housing LIN’s HAPPI Hour on Almshouses The Almshouse Association was pleased to take part in...
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