On 3 December 2025, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the AGM and APPG on Housing and Care for Older People at the House of Lords. The meeting underlined a growing shortage of suitable housing for older people...

BBC News and several other outlets have been reporting that an almshouse charity discovered one of its artworks is valued at £3.5m, which has now sold for £5.2m. 'Big surprise' as Sherborne almshouse artwork valued at £3.5m - BBC News...

November 2025: Charity leaders and parliamentarians convened in Westminster to explore how a more coordinated and collaborative approach can help address the UK’s escalating housing challenges. Bringing together representatives from across the charitable housing sector, the discussion centred on strengthening...

Celebrating the success of the inaugural Panel of Consultants Networking Morning On Thursday 6th November, The Almshouse Association hosted its first Panel of Consultants Networking Event at The Charity of Elizabeth Jane Jones in Bedfont. The event brought together professionals...

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant visits The Almshouse Association's new Windsor offices: A celebration of heritage and member community On a crisp November morning, His Majesty’s Lord‑Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try, Esq., DL, visited our newly opened offices...

NOVEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Awaab’s Law Guidance Awaab’s Law was introduced on 27 October 2025 through an amendment to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, in response to the tragic...

Head over to our Online Training page to explore 12 new online training opportunities that are now live on our training platform! 🌿 Featured Course: Dementia AwarenessGain a deeper understanding of dementia — including its signs, symptoms and types — plus...

Nick Phillips was invited to attend the recent Yorkshire and Lancashire Regional Meeting hosted by The Peter Birtwhistle Trust. The event brought together a highly engaged group of trustees who contributed to a lively and thoughtful discussion throughout the session....

Please nominate your volunteers! The Heritage Alliance is entering the final stretch for nominations to their prestigious Heritage Heroes Awards, proudly sponsored by Ecclesiastical. With just two weeks left until nominations close on 30 November, now is the perfect moment...

📸The results are in! 📸 Our latest photography competition has showcased the warmth, joy and connection that make almshouse life so special. Residents captured wonderful moments across themes including Over the Garden Fence, Tea with Neighbours, Friendship, Garden Days and...