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.
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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Residents of Thorngate Churcher Trust came together in a heartwarming celebration to commemorate VE Day, with events taking place at...
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On May Day, residents, trustees, and friends of Chubbs Almshouses in Crewkerne, Somerset gathered at 9am to celebrate the changing...
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Municipal Charities are sad to announce that almshouse resident, Phil Sweet, who was 100 years old and one of the...
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As the Clear Cottages almshouses celebrate their centenary, Mavis Howard shares their remarkable story - a journey from near-closure to...
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This week, The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips met with Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities...
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On a glorious spring morning in April, The Richmond Charities had the honour of welcoming a very distinguished guest to...
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Case Study: The Almshouse Association recently awarded Abergwyngregyn Almshouses a £10,000 grant to support their refurbishment project. If a charity...
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