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 PennyPost publication covers the areas of Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Lambourn, Downlands, Burghfield, Marlborough and Wantage and it has been...
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Yesterday on BBC Radio4, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association was delighted to discuss with Winifred Robinson for 'You...
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Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster for Inside Housing 28.03.25 After meeting Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, at Westminster,...
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Case Study: New side porches for Dr Radcliffe's Almshouses, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire If a charity does not have sufficient...
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It was a great pleasure for The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips to meet with David Chalk at the Old...
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2024 marked 250 years since the first recorded Walton Charity almshouse. The charity itself, however, has been in existence for...
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We are pleased to have a response from Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Angela Rayner following the letter...
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Last week, The Almshouse Association's CEO, Nick Phillips had the pleasure of meeting Caroline Nokes MP for Romsey and Southampton...
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Roz Savage, ocean rower and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds recently visited St John’s Hospital Almshouses in Cirencester to...
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Case Study: Viscountess Barrington Homes for Disadvantaged Ex-service Personnel If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry out...
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. . . but almshouse charities stay strong for future generations CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips, calls on...
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On a bright October morning in 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined Cheshire Life for a visit...
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