The Almshouse Association has received the below information from the BBC regarding TV licences. We are writing to inform you about an important change that took effect on Thursday 23rd January 2025. This regards the application process for free TV...

A member almshouse charity has kindly forwarded the below information about loan sharks that you may wish to share with your residents. Warning from the England Illegal Money Lending Team (EIMLT) www.stoploansharks.co.uk  The EIMLT said: “A loan shark is someone...

The Almshouse Association has now received a Toolkit from the Housing Ombudsman’s Office to assist with the completion of the 2024-25 annual submission. The toolkit is intended for: those members that are Registered Providers, and those that have registered with...

Record of the Key Decisions made by The Almshouse Association Board of Trustees at Board Meetings (from June 18 onwards). The most recent decisions are listed first: 21 May 2025, via Teams Matters Arising Decision: Association to review cyber response and cyber...

As a member of The Almshouse Association, you are invited to proudly display The Almshouse Association Member Logo on your website, social media and any promotional materials or stationery. The Almshouse Association Member logo represents a shared sense of community,...

Navigating energy bills continues to be something of a daunting task, especially when finances are limited. The Association has put together some practical advice and suggestions on the subject to help alleviate the pressure of high energy bills which we...

Some of our members have informed us of difficulties they are experiencing in accessing the website of the Charity Commission which the Association has referred to the Commission. We have been informed that the problems have arisen due to the...

The Almshouse Association Trustees and Clerks Seminar on 4 September 2024 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire was attended by an enthusiastic and engaged group of volunteers and staff from across the county. Association Chair, Willie Hartley Russell gave an uplifting presentation about...