On Tuesday 3 October, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Royal Patron of The Almshouse Association, joined the trustees, founder’s family and residents at Courtauld Homes of Rest almshouses to join in their centenary celebrations There was a...

A newly developed social housing project which reimagines the almshouse concept for modern, inner-city living as published by Housing LIN - Appleby Blue - Inspirational Achievements - Resources - Housing LIN United St. Saviour’s Charity has worked to support the...

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 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...