[Vanessa Gottesman]

Hi Lisa

Our H&S policy states:
SMOKING
• Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is not permitted on site including communal hallways, stairways and gardens. This applies to employees, residents and all visitors.
• The Trustees recognise that residents may choose to smoke or vape in their own home. However they are advised against this and are advised to dispose of smoking or vaping materials safely if they choose to use them.
• No smoking signs are displayed around the site.

All the best
Vanessa
Dorchester Almshouses

[Vanessa Gottesman]

Hi William

I’ve emailed you the relevant extract from our Business Plan – not exactly a vision statement, but hopefully helps a little.

All the best
Vanessa
Dorchester Almshouses

[Vanessa Gottesman]

Hi David

I am General Manager and Clerk to the Trustees, which surely gets the prize for the longest title out there!

Our paperwork is being updated this year so not worth sharing ours with you at this time.

All the best
Vanessa
Dorchester Almshouses

[Vanessa Gottesman]

Hi William

Ours were updated last year, using our retained HR expert at Populo HR, who works only with small charities.

You can find them here: https://www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk/public+policies

All the best
Vanessa
Dorchester Almshouses

[Vanessa Gottesman]

Hi Laura

I complained to the scheme about this many years ago and was told they may look into this further in the future but had no plans to change their policy at the time. Essentially, as thesmac says, the bill needs to be in the resident’s individual name for them to receive the Warm Homes Discount.
This is an incredibly unfair and discriminatory practice that means many residents living in communal situations where the business pays the bill, are not eligible, as the business cannot apply for the scheme.
I told the Almshouse Association at the time (2015!) and I am sure they have it on their radar.

All the best
Vanessa
Dorchester Almshouses

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