Following a significant push from Association member charities and supporting MPs, we have seen a consistent response to questions in the House of Commons. This government response is significant because for the first time the answer to the questions posed...

Update on the Association's recent political engagement and The Social Housing Bill: National Planning Policy Framework The Almshouse Association has recorded over 60 letters to the Secretary of State in support of our proposed amendment to the National Planning Policy...

We are delighted to announce that Willie Hartley Russell MVO DL, has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Almshouse Association.  The announcement was made on Thursday 15 June 2023 at the Association’s Members’ Day and Annual General Meeting....

- Affordable Housing Definition Today Baroness Hayman of Ullock has requested a review of the definition of 'affordable housing' under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Web link: Unnumbered amendment to Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill to Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill...

A Celebration of Community, Compassion, Companionship, and Care On 15th July 2023, The Almshouse Association hosted Members Day 2023 at the prestigious One Great George Street in Westminster, London. The day was dedicated to embracing the values of community, compassion...

Almshouses: National Planning Policy Framework - almshouses in the definition of affordable housing in the National Planning Policy Framework Dear Members I hope all is well with you and the teams. As you will have seen from our regular updates,...

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...