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.
2021 is the year we celebrate our 75th Anniversary of supporting and representing almshouse charities. By support, we mean offering...
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Almshouses: a model of community housing for an ageing population. A recent report recognises the great value almshouses have played...
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Dear all, The Almshouse Association would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members, trustees, clerks, wardens, volunteers,...
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Each year the Association invites members to showcase their almshouse projects and achievements by applying for one of our awards....
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The Almshouse Association was very pleased to see almshouses widely discussed in The House of Lords today (22 Oct 20)....
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Today (14 Oct 20), The Almshouse Association held a productive meeting with David Rutley MP for Macclesfield. Discussions with Mr...
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A letter from Nick Phillips CEO of The Almhouse Association has been featured in the Labour Housing Group September 20...
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Mark Bennet, Team Rector at Thatcham in Berkshire talks about his preconceptions of almshouses before he found himself as one...
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The official definition of an almshouse has been recognised by the Charity Commission which has just released its new, approved...
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The Local Government Association’s first magazine has published an article written by the Almshouse Association promoting almshouses and their benefits...
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The Almshouse Association is delighted to welcome the British community activist Patrick Vernon OBE as an Ambassador for The Almshouse...
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Over the next few weeks the Homes at the Heart campaign, run by the National Housing Federation and supported by...
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