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12th January 2023 / Latest News

P&G update: 12.01.23

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. Further to our previous bulletin The Almshouse Association wanted to assure our members...
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8th January 2023 / Latest News

Trustees and Clerks Seminar: 23 Mar 23

23rd March 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pmHost Charity: The Sheffield Firth Almshouses Venue: Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU£80.00 per person, which includes tea, coffee and a 2-course lunch. The topics* that will be covered in this seminar include: VAT Update: An expert...
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4th January 2023 / Latest News

Registered Heat Network Providers

URGENT REMINDER The email below, received from the Policy Officer of the National Housing Federation, is relevant to all those with a heat network (gas/electric). No doubt you have seen this before, but can I remind you that the deadline...
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21st December 2022 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Current Issues, Latest News

Christmas Fund spreading cheer

Every year, The Almshouse Association is very pleased to be able to offer Christmas vouchers to almshouse residents over 90 years old and this year has been no exception! It has given us enormous pleasure to post out 599 Christmas...
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20th December 2022 / Latest News

Registered Providers: Policy Statement update

The Government has published its Policy Statement on rents for Social Housing dated 14th December 2022. The following points are applicable to almshouses that are also registered providers: The Regulator for Social Housing has confirmed a Rent Cap of 7%...
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15th December 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 15.12.22

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. REGULATED PROVIDERS Following the announcement made during the budget, The Department for Levelling...
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13th December 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 13.12.22

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. HOUSE OF COMMONS QUESTION: RENTERS REFORM BILL It is clear from the answer...
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30th November 2022 / Current Issues, Latest News

Condensation and mould: what can we do?

Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Standards and safety in social housing made the headlines in November, as the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill was brought to the Commons for scrutiny. Following the conclusion of the coroner’s report into the death of...
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24th November 2022 / Latest News

Registered Providers Network Meeting

The Almshouse Association Registered Providers Network met with Regulator of Social Housing and IFF Research on 23rd November 2022 to discuss the Tenant Satisfaction Measures. The agenda included: Tenant Satisfaction MeasuresPractical process of what and how to record TSMGeneral Q&A...
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21st November 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 21.11.22

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 Almshouse Association receives letter from National Housing Federation What we see is...
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17th November 2022 / Latest News

HM Treasury: Autumn Statement

Chancellors Statement and impact for member charities. Following the completion of the consultation period where the Department for Levelling Up (DLUC) asked The Almshouse Association and its members for their views on the impact of a 3%-5% and 7% rent...
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14th November 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 14.11.22

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 Guidance for members operating heat networks - The government has outlined how...
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