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21st May 2026 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

MY Trust: Young people’s almshouses

For more than 150 years, Sir Josiah Mason’s Almshouse Charity, now part of MY Trust (Mason Yardley Trust) has played a defining role in supporting vulnerable people across the West Midlands. Founded formally in 1868 by industrialist and philanthropist Sir...
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20th May 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy & Governance update: May 26

MAY 2026 UPDATE: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Charity Commission Update The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on: identifying and managing conflicts of interest charities and social media raising a concern with...
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8th May 2026 / Events, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

AGM 2026

Don't forget to cast your votes! We are pleased to invite you to our seventy-fifth AGM.  The Almshouse Association 75th Annual General Meeting will be held via video conferencing on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11am. As set out in...
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5th May 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Association on the road

February 2026: Nick Phillips, Association CEO and Martyn Craddock, CEO of United St Saviours Charity spoke at the National Housing Federation Board Leadership Conference in St Paul's, London   In a session chaired by Catherine Ryder, CEO of Placeshapers, Appleby...
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5th May 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

CEO in Parliament’s THE HOUSE

"Charity housing is hindered by local government policy"Nick Phillips | Chief Executive of The Almshouse Association | THE HOUSE magazine Association CEO, Nick Phillips' article on charity housing featured in Parliament's THE HOUSE magazine (click here to access) on 4...
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30th April 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Association advances CHA with key leadership appointment

The Almshouse Association is making strong progress in establishing the Charity Housing Alliance (CHA), a new initiative designed to provide a unified voice for all charity housing organisations, including almshouses. The Association's CEO, Nick Phillips, Gerry Harmon, PR and Engagement...
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30th April 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Annual Research Symposium

February 2026: Hosted at the Ironmongers’ Hall, this year’s Almshouse Association Research Symposium was more than a gathering; it was a powerful coming together of minds, ideas and shared purpose to advance almshouse and charity housing research. Experts, academics, funders...
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27th April 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Housing Ombudsman update April 2026

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 ServiceWelcome to your monthly update...
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22nd April 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

CEO update: Supported Housing legislation

Supported Housing legislation The Almshouse Association welcomes the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Click below to view the Association CEO's comment. The proposed reforms will introduce...
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20th April 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Property and Development Team

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...
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16th April 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy and Governance update: April 2026

April 2026: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news that almshouse charities need to be aware of. 1. Renters’ Rights Act – Implementation update The Government has published further detail on implementing the Renters’ Rights Act,...
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10th April 2026 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Liversage Trust: exciting ÂŁ3m project in Derby

The Almshouse Association welcomes the start of a significant refurbishment project at the historic almshouses on London Road in Derby. The £3 million scheme, led by The Liversage Trust, will see the sensitively managed renewal of the Grade II‑listed buildings,...
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