Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities consultation seeks views on revised Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to Tenant Involvement and Mutual Exchange. The Regulator will review its consumer standards later...

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 Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS)currently provides a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic consumers....

Latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. As a result of the latest government action to improve standards and improve the lives of social...

Charity Commission launches a new push on trustee guides as sector faces challenging year with ‘Here to help’ 5-minute guides, raising awareness of core trustee duties. The Charity Commission's latest research shows that just 7 out of 10 trustees answered...

Latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. PLANNING POLICY EXAMINED BY LEVELLING UP COMMITTEE The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee announced on...

Ombudsman issues evaluation of responses to damp and mould report as complaints continue to rise 2 February 2023 "The Housing Ombudsman has provided an analysis of responses from landlords to the Spotlight report one year on and proposed ten ‘key...

The Almshouse Association Annual General Meeting Our seventy-second AGM will take place on 15th June 2023 between 9.30am and 9.45am at 1 Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA, prior to the start of Member Day 2023 The Almshouse Association...

The Almshouse Association's response to the Government consultation Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: Reforms to the National Planning Policy. A once in a decade opportunity to address a gross imbalance of opportunity for almshouse charities; The Secretary of State has...

News summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Government has been busy in the New Year. We are currently responding to...

The Energy Bills Support Scheme - £400 Non-payable Discount to Eligible Households to Help with Energy Bills. We have been asked to remind members of the important government update with regards to guidance on the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and...