COMPLIANCE: While many almshouse charities that are Registered Providers already have strong governance arrangements in place, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is increasingly focused on one key question: Can you demonstrate that you comply? With two more requirements coming...

TRUSTEES WEEK: Successes, challenges and lessons to share - Monday 9 November 2026 The Almshouse Association is pleased to share with members an invitation from Almshouse Association consultant, Penningtons Manches Cooper to join them for a panel discussion: Join us...

Housing Ombudsman landlord update: October 26 | sent by Housing Ombudsman Service 15 October 2026 10:01 IT security incident: Incident contained; investigations into potential data impact continue. Annual submissions remain unaffected. STAIRs: New information access and publication requirements came into effect on...

The Government’s new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) came into force on 1 October 2026. STAIRs has been designed to make it easier for residents to find information about their housing provider and how their homes and services...

by Nick Phillips | CEO of The Almshouse Association On my way to a meeting last week, I found myself  drawn to look through the windows of a building I was passing. Inside was an amazing, light-filled model world that...

80 years of The Almshouse Association The Almshouse Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special day of thanksgiving, reflection and celebration at Southwark Cathedral, London on 21 September 2026, returning to the place where the Association’s story began. Autumn...

Saffron Walden Almshouses has been awarded £500,000 through the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and delivered by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, to support Project Crocus. The project will provide 16 affordable, accessible...

Celebrating innovation, inspiration and community We are delighted to announce the 2026 Almshouse Association Award recipients, celebrating projects completed in 2025 that demonstrate innovation, imagination, care and an unwavering commitment to residents and their communities. Following a rigorous judging process,...