Find out about changes being introduced by the Charities Act 2022  The Charities Act 2022 is introducing a number of practical changes aimed at making life easier for trustees, and the latest set of provisions came into effect on 14...

The Almshouse Association and a team of almshouse architects have been working with Historic England over the last few years to see an almshouse guide for trustees and Historic Buildings Officers produced. We are pleased to be able to inform...

Charites Act 2022 - The Charity Commission has published short summaries of the changes due to come into effect in June 2023. The government website advises that updated guidance on these topics will be published on the day the provisions...

Today in the Guardian, journalist Amelia Hill explores almshouses and the impact they are having on their residents. ‘Affordable and stress free’: how almshouses are the unsung heroes of UK social housing She writes: Every morning after he gets up,...

Living in an almshouse can boost the longevity of its residents by as much as two-and-a-half years compared to their counterparts in the general population, according to a new Bayes Business School report. Almshouses provide affordable community housing for local...

The purpose of The Renters’ (Reform) Bill* that was introduced to Parliament this week, sets out the government’s plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector, including abolishing section 21 “no fault evictions”. While of course the devil is always...

We have some wonderful photos coming in from our members of their Coronation celebrations! Above and below, residents, trustees, family and guests were joined by the Mayor of Newbury, Councillor Gary Norman as well as the Garston Gallopers Morris Dancers...

The Almshouse Association sends the warmest of wishes to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on their Coronation this weekend. We hope you all enjoy the bank holiday weekend and we look forward to seeing all...

Webinar: Risk Assessments Date: Thursday 18 May 2023, 10am Host: John Lewis - Integral Safety Ltd Duration: 1 hour The Almshouse Association is delighted to welcome John Lewis, Managing Director of Integral Safety Ltd and Almshouse Association Panel Consultant to...

Changes introduced by the Charities Act 2022 The Charity Commission has published the changes being introduced by the Charities Act 2022 (the Act), which amends the Charities Act 2011. Some of the changes that are due to come into effect...