Case studies

Our case studies show how legacies and fundraising are helping almshouse charities refurbish, repair and build more almshouses. They also highlight the many benefits of almshouses from differing perspectives – from trustees to clerks to residents and their local communities.

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Case Study 2: The Frances Geering Almshouses

Phase 1, Part 2 The Frances Geering Almshouse Charity in Harwell, Oxfordshire received a ÂŁ50,000 loan from The Almshouse Association...
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Historic England: A Guide to Managing Change

We are pleased to announce that Historic England has published their eagerly awaited advice note: Historic Almshouses: A Guide to...
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New resident enjoys refurbished almshouse in Abergwyngregyn

Case Study: The Almshouse Association recently awarded Abergwyngregyn Almshouses a ÂŁ10,000 grant to support their refurbishment project. If a charity...
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Dr Radcliffe’s Almshouses given new lease of life

Case Study: New side porches for Dr Radcliffe's Almshouses, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire If a charity does not have sufficient...
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Association loan supports refurbishment of two Shrivenham almshouses

Case Study: Viscountess Barrington Homes for Disadvantaged Ex-service Personnel If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry out...
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Case Study: The Almshouse Charity of Sir John Offley

The Almshouse Charity of Sir John Offley was awarded a ÂŁ50,000 loan from The Almshouse Association rolling fund in the...
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Case Study: Thomas White Cottage Homes

Replacement of deteriorated sash windows and frames The Almshouse Association provided Thomas White Cottage Homes with a ÂŁ80,000 loan towards...
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England’s Ancient Housing Solution

Recently published in FBHI | The Faith-Based Housing Initiative, Case Studies: England's Ancient Housing Solution; Why 16th-century English almshouses provide...
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Case Study: United Charities of Romaldkirk

Project to convert cottages set to start in 2020 celebrates completion in 2024 The United Charities of Romaldkirk received a...
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Housing LIN Case Study: More’s Meadow

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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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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Refurbishment of the Ufford Almshouses – End of Project Case Study

A mission to bring a 17th Century Hospital in Ufford, Suffolk, into the 21st Century In 2023, Ufford Almshouses received...
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If you are an almshouse resident or family/friend of a resident, or a trustee/clerk at an almshouse charity and you would like us to tell your almshouse story, please get in touch by emailing karenmorris@almshouses.org

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