Your gift can shape brighter futures ..
… join a millennium-long tradition of philanthropic giving by leaving a gift in your Will that will support almshouse communities across the UK .
How will you make a difference?
For over a thousand years, almshouse charities have offered more than just shelter – they’ve provided dignity, community and hope to people in housing need.
This legacy exists thanks to generations of visionary philanthropists who chose to invest in people and places that matter.
Today, around 36,000 people across the UK live in almshouses – safe, welcoming homes where residents lead independent, fulfilling lives and enjoy real connection and security.
But the need is greater than ever.
With the UK in the grip of an affordable housing crisis, almshouses are stepping up – and growing – as part of the solution.
“I used to wash in a bucket of water and boil eggs in a kettle…. I lived 11 years without heating on at all. I can’t describe how wonderful it is just to be warm”
Hammersmith United Charities resident
You can help shape the next chapter
A legacy gift in your Will can help fund new homes, future-proof existing almshouses, strengthen communities and ensure this historic movement continues to change lives for generations to come.
Leave a lasting legacy with ease
We’re proud to offer our supporters a free Will-writing service in partnership with the award-winning team at Farewill .
Farewill makes it simple and accessible to plan for the future, offering a positive, affordable way to write your Will online from the comfort of your home.
By using this service, it’s easier than ever to include a gift to The Almshouse Association , helping us continue our vital work for generations to come.
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Have any questions?
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the almshouse movement and our plans for the future, please call us on 01344 452922 or email David Burton at admin@almshouses.org
Did you know?
The Almshouse Association receives no government funding and relies totally on the subscriptions of member charities, legacies, donations and the goodwill of others to continue its work.
Charity Number: 245668
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