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, something they have done for centuries.
Eventide Homes resident May turned 100 last November. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the big party planned could not take place,...
Read More It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh....
Read More We so often hear about the “housing crisis” as if it is a given fact. I was walking with a...
Read More The CEO of The Almshouse Association welcomes the recent report published by the APPG on Loneliness. “From our research and...
Read More The Almshouse Association welcomes the inclusion of comments in Church Times from CEO Nick Phillips following the publication of the...
Read More Almshouse Association takes part in Housing LIN’s HAPPI Hour on Almshouses The Almshouse Association was pleased to take part in...
Read More 2021 is the year we celebrate our 75th Anniversary of supporting and representing almshouse charities. By support, we mean offering...
Read More Almshouses: a model of community housing for an ageing population. A recent report recognises the great value almshouses have played...
Read More Dear all, The Almshouse Association would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members, trustees, clerks, wardens, volunteers,...
Read More Each year the Association invites members to showcase their almshouse projects and achievements by applying for one of our awards....
Read More The Almshouse Association was very pleased to see almshouses widely discussed in The House of Lords today (22 Oct 20)....
Read More Today (14 Oct 20), The Almshouse Association held a productive meeting with David Rutley MP for Macclesfield. Discussions with Mr...
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