Almshouse news and stories

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.

Richmond Charities making headlines

Richmond Charities almshouses feature in Civil Society and in the |UK Property Forum Great to see our member almshouse charity,...
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Inside Housing: CEO Comment

Almshouses are social housing in its earliest form, yet they’re still denied social housing status, writes Nick Phillips, chief executive of...
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Westende almshouses in Wokingham.today

‘My flat was heaven sent,’ says Westende resident by Emma Merchant,  October 3, 2024, for Wokingham.Today Roy shares a joke with...
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Earl of Southampton Trust opens more almshouses

In September 2024, the Earl of Southampton Trust enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating the official opening two new almshouses. A...
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Almshouse resident Phil Sweet celebrates 100th birthday!

Many Happy Returns of the Day from The Almshouse Association Phil! Municipal Charities celebrated Phil Sweet’s 100th Birthday Party on...
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Almshouse friends tour Morden College

Our Friends Tour of Morden College Unveils a Rich Tapestry of History On a crisp and sunny October morning in...
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Association website – 77% more visitors after BBC interview

Almshouses on BBC Morning Live: 'Retired and Renting' The almshouse movement is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; hardly a day...
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Almshouse Association Board plan 50 year strategy for almshouses

The Almshouse Association Board of Trustees plan 50 year strategy for almshouses at their annual Board Awayday at Bowden Hall...
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The Weedons Almshouse Charity celebrate 400 years

On Saturday 14 September 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined the trustees and Clerk at the Weedons...
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The James Charities: New almshouse development underway

Last month, The James Charities marked the start of their significant redevelopment project with a ground breaking ceremony. The charity,...
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Inspiring the next philanthropists

The almshouse movement is experiencing a long overdue renaissance with heightened media attention and, as we look ahead to the...
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Case Study: William Holmes Almshouses

Trustees tackle the damp impacting the lives of residents - updated 2 October 2024 William Holmes Almshouses were provided with...
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