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.
We have some wonderful photos coming in from our members of their Coronation celebrations! Above and below, residents, trustees, family...
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The Almshouse Association sends the warmest of wishes to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on...
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John Baker 26 March 2023 Writing for the Wiltshire Times, John Baker takes a tour around the newly renovated Lady...
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In October 2021 The Almshouse Association provided The Edward Mayes Trust in Manchester with a £25,000 loan towards the cost...
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The Board of Trustees of Burkitt Homes Almshouses in King’s Lynn have just finished their latest significant project of ongoing...
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The 12 almshouses at Staunton On Wye, Herefordshire, were built in 1858/9, with money left by George Jarvis (1704-1793). George...
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Worcester Municipal Charities has created another 4 flats for the single homeless in Worcester city centre, taking the total they...
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Girton Town Charity Celebrates Handover Of New Homes for local residents A Cambridge charity is marking the completion of a...
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The last 12 months have seen major changes for Wyggestons, the charity which has been successfully providing sheltered housing, housing...
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Delighted to see the Ewelme almshouses in Oxfordshire featured in the February 2023 issue of Country Life magazine. Writer, Toby...
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Chris Wilson, CEO/Clerk to the trustees of Southwark Charities recently recorded a podcast about the charity’s plans to build a...
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Trustees and residents of The Haven of Rest Almshouses in Maidenhead welcomed the Rt Hon Theresa May MP to their...
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