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.
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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Walton Charity Expands Affordable Homes to Local Key Workers In an impactful step towards tackling the local housing crisis, Walton...
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A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Members Day 2025 such a memorable and meaningful event! We are...
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Great piece on Southwark's almshouses by Lucy Sherry published by SW Londoner on 9 June 2025. Southwark’s almshouses: a legacy...
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Can almshouses thrive in the 21st Century? CEO Nick Phillips was delighted to take part in Housing LIN’s popular HAPPI...
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85-Year-Old 'Brother on a Bus' returns from his UK-Wide Public Transport Challenge WINCHESTER, UK – On 1st May 2025, John...
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