A bold step forward for community-led housing We are delighted to announce a landmark partnership with Innovate UK, the University of Suffolk, and the Knowledge Transfer Partnership, supported by £75,000 in funding. This exciting initiative will strengthen our research capability...

Housing Ombudsman landlord update: July 26 | Housing Ombudsman Service sent this bulletin at 18-07-2026 06:21 Please see below the latest update from the Housing Ombudsman Housing Ombudsman update July 26Download

JULY 2026 UPDATE A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news impacting almshouse charities 1. Fundraising Regulator updates guidance and resources The Fundraising Regulator has published new resources to help charities understand when fundraising activities may require...

Abbot’s Hospital, Guildford: Where history meets 'The Holiday' – with plenty of hospitality What connects the hit film The Holiday, the King James Bible and some of Guildford’s happiest residents? The answer is Abbot’s Hospital – the remarkable Jacobean almshouse...

Every trustee has a story. What's yours? As we develop a national strategy to recruit the next generation of trustees, we want to hear from the people who know the role best – YOU! Whether you've been a trustee for...

Stone King launches Annual Charity Chair Survey in partnership with Bayes Business School Almshouse Association panel consultant, Stone King Legal Services, has launched a new partnership with the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School to deliver the first...

Celebrating our 80th anniversary at the House of Lords The Almshouse Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special celebration at the House of Lords, bringing together sector leaders, supporters and partners to reflect on the past and look ahead...

A Triumph for Community and Design: Great Shelford Village Charity’s stunning More’s Meadow almshouse development We are delighted to announce that Almshouse Association member, Great Shelford Village Charity, and Winner of an Almshouse Association Inspirational Homes Award, has been now been...

Housing Ombudsman landlord update: 018 | Housing Ombudsman Service sent this bulletin at 18-06-2026 05:12 PM BST Please see below update from the Housing Ombudsman View as a webpage Housing Ombudsman ServiceWelcome to your monthly update from the Housing Ombudsman,...

East Devon’s commitment to affordable, community-led housing was celebrated this month as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester officially opened two new almshouse developments in Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary. As Royal Vice-Patron of The Almshouse Association, His...