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.
Festive fun for everyone who attended the Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouse Charity Christmas Fayre in November 2024. We were delighted...
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Southwark News: Southwark charity to double almshouse capacity offering modern homes to over 150 pensioners by 2030by Herbie Russell, 3rd October...
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Written by Rowan Haysom, Director at Haysom Ward Miller Architects, this Housing LIN Case Study (No. 174) highlights the More’s...
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Richmond Charities almshouses feature in Civil Society and in the |UK Property Forum Great to see our member almshouse charity,...
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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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‘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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In September 2024, the Earl of Southampton Trust enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating the official opening two new almshouses. A...
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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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Our Friends Tour of Morden College Unveils a Rich Tapestry of History On a crisp and sunny October morning in...
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Almshouses on BBC Morning Live: 'Retired and Renting' The almshouse movement is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; hardly a day...
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The Almshouse Association Board of Trustees plan 50 year strategy for almshouses at their annual Board Awayday at Bowden Hall...
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On Saturday 14 September 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined the trustees and Clerk at the Weedons...
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