FAO: Registered Providers and those that have registered with the Housing Ombudsman voluntarily to assist with the completion of annual submissions. Please see below update from the Housing Ombudsman View as a webpage Housing Ombudsman Service Welcome to your monthly...

Learn how to raise a concern with the Charity Commission: free NCVO webinar NCVO is inviting charities to a free webinar on 17 February 2026 at 10.30, details of which you can find below. Knowing what to do when you’re...

Registered providers of social housing should be aware of new qualification requirements introduced under the Government’s Competence and Conduct Standard. Almshouse charities that are Registered Providers must now be able to demonstrate that relevant employees are suitably qualified, with evidence...

Reflections from the Almshouse Association Annual Research Symposium Taking place at Ironmongers’ Hall in London on Tuesday 3 February 2026, we were delighted to convene our annual research event. Attendees came from universities in England, Wales and Holland and it...

FEBRUARY 2026: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Warm Homes Plan The Government has recently published their new Warm Homes Plan. It includes significant grants and support aimed at reducing fuel poverty and improving...

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...

The Association is asking Members to respond to the NPPF consultation and/or write to their MPs to support our campaign to have almshouses recognised as affordable in the National Planning Policy Framework. Dear Members, We are pleased to share with...

NCVO has announced that they have once again partnered with Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise to deliver the Small Charity Week 2026 match funding campaign - with applications now open and closing at 17.00 on 11 February 2026....

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....