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 welcomes the Government's additional investment of £350 million into the Affordable Homes Programme. Many of the most...
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We were pleased to see PBC Today’s article on 'Older people's housing recommendations supported by the Housing and Ageing Alliance...
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19th January 2025 Caroline Nokes Planning and development In her recent Letter from Westminster, published in the Hampshire Chronicle, The...
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The Almshouse Association is expanding its research agenda to further explore the broader charity housing sector, aiming to provide additional...
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Two new almshouses in Bedworth revitalise Nicholas Chamberlaine's legacy. On 6 November 2024, Jane Corrigan, Chairman of the Nicholas Chamberlaine’s...
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Each Christmas, The Almshouse Association takes great joy in sending gift vouchers to almshouse residents aged 90 and above, a...
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The Almshouse Charity of Sir John Offley was awarded a £50,000 loan from The Almshouse Association rolling fund in the...
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Replacement of deteriorated sash windows and frames The Almshouse Association provided Thomas White Cottage Homes with a £80,000 loan towards...
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Formal Opening of Hedger’s Almshouses New Garden Room – August 2024 Hedger's Almshouses (founded in 1797) have been in Merrow...
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The Almshouse Association continues to apply pressure to the Government to have almshouses recognised as affordable housing so that S106...
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Worshipful Company of Weavers Charter Dinner In December 2024, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, had the honour of...
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Almshouse residents came together to enjoy a festive lunch last week at the Chantry House provided by the Henley Municipal...
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