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...

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...

Policy and Governance Update - Qualification for those operating Social Housing We met with DLUC development team this week who are working on the requirements for qualification of those operating Social Housing following the Social Housing and Regeneration Act 2023....

The Charity Commission has updated guidance on charities and investments. Published on 1st August 2023, the guidance (known as CC14) has been redesigned to offer greater clarity and to give trustees confidence to make investment decisions that are right for...

Our seventy-second AGM took take place on 15 June 2023 at One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA, prior to the start of Member Day 2023. Our outgoing Chair Elizabeth Fathi reflected on 2022 and her five years as...

Almshouse Association Award winners announced and celebrated at Members Day 2023. Members Day had a buzz of excitement in the room when the Awards for 2021 and 2022 were announced by our Awards Committee Chair, Simon Pott. Members received warm...