Charity Commission Quiz; Cost of living payment; Net zero; Powers of attorney; Defibrillator funding Latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable: Charity Commission updates...

The Housing Information Hub will support homebuilding, placemaking and regeneration by providing the sector with a new, national index of professional housing resources. Press Release: 20 Sept 23: Homes England has announced a new national index of professional housing resources,...

Charity Commission Press Release: Regulator publishes new guidance on charities’ social media use. From: The Charity Commission Published 18 September 2023 The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media. Published 18th September 2023, the guidance makes clear...

The Almshouse Association has put together a response to the Government's consumer standards consultation on which we would welcome members' feedback. The Government has been seeking views on four consumer standards that set out the specific expectations and outcomes registered...

The Almshouse Association continues to apply pressure to government with regards to protecting almshouse charities from becoming unintended casualties of new legislation and we are pleased to have the support of a growing number of MPs. This week, CEO Nick...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities issued a letter on 11 September 2023 to social housing providers informing them that the government has published guidance on the health impacts of damp and mould in the home. As part...

Panel Consultants Robinson and Hall have sent the Association important information regarding the Government consultation on proposed changes of use for selected categories of development, including changes to residential from agricultural buildings and buildings within the commercial, business and service...

You will undoubtedly have seen a lot in the news recently about “crumbling concrete” in schools and the current measures being taken to identify similar situations and the closure of schools on safety grounds. The issue first came to light...

England’s largest festival of history and culture! The country's largest Heritage Open Days festival returns with a packed programme of FREE events, unwrapping England's history of creativity and this September almshouses from all over England are taking part. It's wonderful...

This flagship item of legislation is continuing to progress its way slowly through Parliament and is currently at the Report Stage in House of Lords, prior to its 3rd Reading. This legislation will have a wide ranging impact across England...