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.
Friday the 13th is often a day associated with caution, but on Friday 13th June 2025, our Friends of The...
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For over a millennium, almshouses have quietly offered sanctuary to those in need across Britain. Almshouses are the first form...
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The Almshouse Association responds to Rachel Reeves' spending review on behalf of the Charity Housing Sector It is all too...
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St John's Foundation in Bath has shared a wonderful video they've had put together celebrating their residents. In 90 short...
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CASE STUDY: Preserving heritage, embracing sustainability: How a 16th-Century Derbyshire almshouse charity secured Section 106 funding and modernised for a...
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A Legacy Reimagined: New almshouses rise from the heart of Budleigh’s Historic ‘Shandford’ In a world where small acts of...
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The London Garden Society has contacted the Association, inviting London almshouse charities to enter their beautiful gardens into the London...
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A joyous story on Birmingham Live website as Nicholas Chamberlain Charities celebrates its founders day with the whole town! More...
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The Almshouse Association recently approved a loan of £25,013 to the Perry Almshouses to support the replacement of kitchen single...
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Gosport housing charity Thorngate Churcher Trust has been recognised in the prestigious Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work list for...
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Barnstaple Almshouses celebrated Bette Palmer’s 100th Birthday on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at the Royal & Fortescue Hotel in Barnstaple. ...
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Six Midlands-based social and charitable housing providers have joined forces to give residents a stronger voice, including Broadening Choices for...
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