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.
This June, St John's Foundation in Bath were thrilled to gather for their annual Founders Day, an uplifting tradition that...
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July 2025 - Willie Hartley Russell, Chairman of The Almshouse Association, visited the Leander Almshouses in Manningtree, Essex, to mark...
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On Friday, 22 August 2025, Kay (Catherine) Simmonds, a resident of Bedford Morison and Cordery Almshouse Charity for 17 years,...
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Showcasing a community-centred solution to the housing crisis We were delighted to see almshouses featured in The One Show's segment...
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Case Study: An Almshouse Association loan for £50,000 supports the re-roofing of John Higgott's Almshouses, together with installation of solar...
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On Saturday 14th June, 81-year-old Carolyn Stevens, a resident at St John’s Foundation in Bath, took on the thrilling ‘Leap...
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July 2025 Cutbush and Corrall Charity, Maidstone, Kent There was a sense of excitement and community spirit in the air...
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Help us share the magic of almshouses We'd love your help in highlighting the incredible difference almshouse living can make...
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July 2025 Garden Party brings joy to all The tranquil gardens of the Chubbs Almshouses in Crewkerne were filled with...
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Sunshine and celebration filled the air last week as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Great Shelford Village...
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CASE STUDY: Hospital of St Anne almshouses, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria The Almshouse Association agreed a loan of £100,000 towards the refurbishment...
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It has been a truly remarkable year for The Almshouse Association Awards, with members across the country energetically engaged in...
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