A number of our member almshouse charities have expressed their concern at the complexity and amount of work involved in making submissions to the Housing Ombudsman which is why the Almshouse Association is arranging a meeting with the Ombudsman’s office as soon as possible with a view to finding a simpler way forward. The contact there is Maria Troake (mtroake@housing-ombudsman.org.uk) to whom you are able to direct any questions and also apply for an extension in making the submission. As Debbie has stated, the governing body is the charity’s board of trustees. Julian Marczak, Head of Member Services, The Almshouse Association