Please find below a summary of the Spring 2024 Budget and latest council tax news. Changes to Council Tax Empty Property Premium in England  New rules on long term empty residential properties in England will come into effect on 1...

Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips, comments on the Michael Gove interview in Inside Housing That takes us to Mr Gove’s idea for how this could be achieved. Two streets down from DLUHC’s headquarters in Westminster is Page Street, one of...

News update on recent Government announcements on Housing Policy and Consultations. Note, the policies and consultations referenced below are general housing rather than anything with specific almshouse angles, so they are being posted on our website for members' general awareness....

The Almshouse Association has just been advised by Utility Aid of the VSCE Energy Scheme which will help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) across England to deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving money on...

Almshouses in London have been invited by the London Garden Society, supported by The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, to enter their almshouse gardens into The London Almshouses Garden Competitions. Open to almshouses within the London Boroughs, The City of London...

Briefing Note to Regulated Housing Providers - Confidence and Conduct Standard for Social Housing - Qualification requirement Dear Members You will have seen the announcement of a new consultation regarding the requirement for leaders in the housing world to be...

On 1 February 2024 Her Majesty The Queen visited St John’s Foundation to mark the 850th anniversary of St John's Foundation in Bath. HRH Queen Camilla began her visit to Bath by meeting St John’s almshouse residents for tea and...

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) is now open to applications (as of 30 January 2024) for its seventh funding round. Charities and community energy groups, including community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies,...