This Award is for members who can demonstrate innovative thinking in their redevelopment or new build/s that would enhance the lives of residents, add greater enjoyment and provide a sense of community.
This award is for charities that can demonstrate elements of:
- Intergenerational living
- Environmental considerations
- Accessibility
- Connection with community
Examples in support of your submission could include:
- Heat pumps
- Wheelchair access
- Low-level kitchens and wet rooms
- Solar panels
- Insulation
- Non-slip floorings
- Lever taps and mains taps at waist height
- Large low-level windows that provide a view to communal gardens from a seated aspect
- Shared walkways that enhance the social contact
Submission Format
The Submission format is intended to illustrate the project with the minimum inconvenience to our members. A clear and concise submission will enable the Committee to apply objective judgment. Please prepare your submission in the following format:
Cover sheet to include
- Name and membership number of charity
- Name and address of correspondent and an email address, if possible, and preferred contact telephone number
- Outline description of the project or problem it is designed to resolve.
Documents to include
Statement of trustees: This needs to be a stand-alone document covering the following aspects in no more than two pages please:
- History of the charity (about 2 paragraphs would be ideal)
- Project description (including planting, parking, and access)
- Cost of project and how funding was achieved
Photographs
- A maximum of 12 photographs to be included, illustrating, if possible, before and after.
- Please only send in a JPEG or PNG format.
- Please only send as attachments in an email and not in the body of the email text. Thank you.
NB: Photographs will be retained by the Association and may be used in publicity and promotion of almshouses.
If appropriate, please include:
- Site plan 1:500
- A Location Plan 1:1250 or 1:250
- Floor plan, section and elevation at 1:100
Applications, together with supporting documentation and photographs, should be submitted electronically by email or on a memory stick in PDF for word format.
Please email to gerryharmon@almshouses.org or post to:
Gerry Harmon, The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Rd, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 5RU
Submissions are to be received by 31st January 2024.
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