Celebrating 80 years of community, heritage and hope The Almshouse Association was founded 80 years ago by you, our members. Born out of the austerity and uncertainty of wartime Britain, and at a moment when new legislation and emerging models...

JANUARY 2026 : A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Consultation The Government published the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework and a consultation deadline of 10 March 2026....

Each Christmas, The Almshouse Association takes great joy in sending gift vouchers to almshouse residents aged 90 and above – a cherished tradition made possible by a legacy left to the Association over 70 years ago - quite literally, a...

Leeds - 12 February 2026 Almshouses - A legal perspective - with Wrigleys Solicitors LLP We are pleased to invite you to attend a Seminar for Clerks and Trustees, jointly hosted by Wrigleys Solicitors LLP and The Almshouse Association. This...

St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity works to end homelessness by providing practical funding, supporting frontline workers and advocating for change. The Charity has asked The Almshouse Association to share information with our members and frontline contacts on their Voluntary Rapid Fund (VRF),...

We have just updated the Housing Ombudsman page on our website to support members with the Housing Ombudsman Annual Submission for 2025–26. The Almshouse Association has received a comprehensive Annual Submission Toolkit directly from the Housing Ombudsman’s Office. This resource...

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...

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...