Sometimes a small grant can make a big difference. Trustees at the Old Windsor United Charities (Penny Royal Almshouses) were worried about the rising cost of energy and the impact it would have on their almshouse residents so looked into...

The Almshouse Association has recently held discussions with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Ofgem regarding the eligibility of almshouse dwellings for the new Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme will provide “grants to encourage property owners...

Bestowing unique and charming, yet affordable housing to the elderly for 1,000 years, Denise Marshall takes a closer look at the historic significance of the humble almshouse. Published in the June 22 Essex Life magazine and online on 29th June 2022, Denise...

The Almshouse Association’s Registered Providers Network met on 25th May 2022 to discuss challenges facing this part of the membership. The agenda included: Challenge of decarbonisationThreats of changes to social housing regulationRecruitment of trustees We would like to thank all...

Free Training: Accommodation for Residential Care TV Licences TV Licensing has recently provided training for almshouse trustees on accessing the Accommodation for Residential Care (ARC) TV License. This came after a number of members had experienced difficulties in accessing the...

The Building Safety Act (BSA) received Royal Assent in April and brings in a number of new provisions for the build environment following the Grenfell Tower fire. The BSA works alongside the Fire Safety Act which also received Royal Assent...

Almshouses: What they are, how they were created and why they’re still relevant in the 21st century. The Almshouse Association is delighted to see almshouses and their important role in the 21st century highlighted by Clive Aslet,  writer, publisher and...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the remaining Coronavirus restrictions will be removed from law starting on February 24th 2022. Changes include: Legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive covid-19 test will end. Self-isolation support payments will also end, although...