The Chairman of The Almshouse Association, Willie Hartley Russell, was thrilled to receive an invite to the joint Christmas lunch for St Lawrence’s Hospital and St John’s Hospital almshouses in Cirencester yesterday. The event was organised by the clerk to...

As the festive season approaches, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, friends, volunteers, partners and supporters for your continued support throughout the year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, happy...

We are delighted to share that two exceptional volunteers have recently joined our property support team. As listed and older buildings become increasingly costly to manage, yet remain vital to the communities they serve, we are especially fortunate to have...

Association CEO, Nick Phillips highlights almshouses charities' role in tackling London’s housing crisis This morning, our CEO, Nick Phillips, spoke live from Appleby Blue Almshouse in Bermondsey on BBC Radio London. Almshouse charities across the capital provide homes for over...

DECEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Housing Qualifications – Competence and Conduct Standard The Government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to produce a standard for registered providers. The Government has...

News Update: The Almshouse Association attends Charity Commission AGM 2025 Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the Charity Commission’s 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Royal Society of Arts in London on Tuesday 9 December . The event...

On 3 December 2025, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the AGM and APPG on Housing and Care for Older People at the House of Lords. The meeting underlined a growing shortage of suitable housing for older people...

BBC News and several other outlets have been reporting that an almshouse charity discovered one of its artworks is valued at £3.5m, which has now sold for £5.2m. 'Big surprise' as Sherborne almshouse artwork valued at £3.5m - BBC News...

November 2025: Charity leaders and parliamentarians convened in Westminster to explore how a more coordinated and collaborative approach can help address the UK’s escalating housing challenges. Bringing together representatives from across the charitable housing sector, the discussion centred on strengthening...

Celebrating the success of the inaugural Panel of Consultants Networking Morning On Thursday 6th November, The Almshouse Association hosted its first Panel of Consultants Networking Event at The Charity of Elizabeth Jane Jones in Bedfont. The event brought together professionals...