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.
The Almshouse Association is pleased that Windsor MP, Jack Rankin supports our proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework,...
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Case Study: Jesus Hospital refurbishment project If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry our necessary works to...
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…..not just a numbers game…. Providing affordable homes is not merely a numbers game - its about prioritising residents in...
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Some people really are charmed with good luck. When Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses put their first 'Seaside Day at Wyggestons'...
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Congratulations to The Almshouse Association Award winners The Awards Panel is delighted to announced the five recipients of this year’s...
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Case Study - restoration of Capel Almshouses dwelling The Capel Almshouses in Surrey were built in 1871, financed by the...
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Wonderful archive photographs and stories of what life was like in Bournville’s almshouses have been released to mark their 125th...
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Case Study: The Berry Housing Trust. Part of the service The Almshouse Association offers its member charities is to help...
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The Almshouse Association was thrilled to see the article on almshouses, written by Arabella Youens published in The Telegraph on...
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The Almshouse Association is pleased and honoured to be able to announce that the office of King Charles III has...
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Almshouses are often the only form of truly affordable housing in rural areas – why are more not being built?...
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Case Study: Farmer’s Row Almshouses – Roof Project Part of the service The Almshouse Association offers it’s member charities is...
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