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23rd March 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Current Issues, Latest News

Association co‑sponsors Housing LIN 2026

We were honoured to co‑sponsor the Housing LIN 2026 Annual Conference in Bristol last week. Our CEO, Nick Phillips, was delighted to reconnect with sector colleagues and long‑standing friends, while also hearing from a range of inspiring speakers focused on...
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19th March 2026 / 75th Anniversary – News Events, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

London Gardens Competition 2026

🌿 Now open for entries! 🌿 The London Gardens Society is delighted to announce that preparations are underway for this year’s London Almshouses Competition, and we warmly encourage all our Member London Charities to take part. This much-loved annual competition...
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19th March 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Housing Ombudsman update 12 March 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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19th March 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

New: Housing Ombudsman Annual Submission Toolkit 25–26

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...
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16th March 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Strong foundation, strong future

We were delighted to welcome some familiar faces to The Almshouse Association this month. General Anthony Leask – respected author and former Director of The Almshouse Association – along with Heather Greaves, former Deputy Director. The were both impressed with the new office...
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12th March 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy and Governance update: March 2026

MARCH 2026: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. New Homelessness Grant The Government has recently published its new Homelessness Strategy, accompanied by a ÂŁ50 million investment package to support councils and organisations working to...
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23rd February 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Updated FAQ: Heat Networks

The Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations 2025 We would like to draw members’ attention to a new guidance page on The Almshouse Association website regarding the Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations 2025. These regulations introduce a new regulatory framework for...
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16th February 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Housing Ombudsman update 12 Feb 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 Service Welcome to your monthly...
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11th February 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

New guidance: Qualifications for Registered Providers

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...
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10th February 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Advancing almshouse and charity housing research

Reflections from The Almshouse Association Annual Research Symposium The Almshouse Association Annual Research Symposium took place at the Ironmongers’ Hall in London on Tuesday 3 February 202. Attendees came from universities in England, Wales and Holland and it was a...
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9th February 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy and Governance update: February 2026

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...
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2nd February 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Serving our members for 80 years

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...
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