The English Housing Survey (EHS) is a national survey of people’s housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England. It is one of the longest standing government surveys and was first run in 1967. On 14...

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas break and thank you for all your dedication and hard work in supporting almshouses, your residents and the almshouse movement throughout the year. As we all...

Paving the way for the next generation of Regional Meetings We are delighted to announce a new, streamlined process that empowers members to independently host a Regional Meeting. Through this innovative initiative, our primary goal is to help support increased...

Policy and Governance update - Autumn Statement, Decarbonisation fund, Pension Credit, Social Housing Act, Pets in Almshouses Latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable:...

The Almshouse Association welcomes CPRE report on Rural Affordable Housing in England CPRE has published an important report on rural affordable housing in England “Unravelling a crisis: The state of rural affordable housing in England”, stating that homelessness in the...

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. There are a number of key elements within it that will be of particular importance to almshouse charities: Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), will be retained by...

We are so thrilled to announce the launch of our much-anticipated Friends of The Almshouse Association Club! The response to our new club has already been overwhelming, and we are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet and welcome all our...

The Almshouse Association is so very pleased to be able to offer Christmas fund vouchers again this year to almshouse residents who are 90 years of age or older on 25th December 2023! The Almshouse Association Christmas Fund derives its...

Levelling Up and Regeneration Act; Party conferences; Regulator of Social Housing; Cost of Living Payments; Charity Commission Latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable: ****STOP PRESS****...

HRH The Princess Royal opened twelve new almshouses at the Cutbush & Corrall Charity in College Road, Maidstone. She was accompanied by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, the Lady Colgrain. HRH, escorted by the Clerk & Chief Officer of the...