Dear Members, Colleagues, Partners, Residents, Friends and Supporters Monday 29 September 2025 - Our team is currently in the process of relocating to a new office this week. During this transition, there may be some delays in our response times....

Last week, Nick Phillips, Chief Executive of The Almshouse Association, addressed more than 350 members of The Heritage Alliance on the pressing challenges of fundraising within the heritage sector. Although almshouses exist primarily to provide homes for those in need...

The latest edition of Housing Today features The Almshouse Association’s CEO, Nick Phillips, who is calling for greater recognition of the role that small charity housing providers play in addressing the housing crisis. “Small charity housing is getting a raw...

SEPTEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Awaab’s Law comes into force next month (applicable to Registered Providers only) Awaab’s Law marks a significant shift in how damp and mould issues are managed...

Durham Aged Miners Housing Association (DAMHA) CEO and Almshouse Association Board Trustee, Paul Mullis recently posted a great blog on the DAMHA website. Following The Almshouse Association Members Day, where he met with trustees and clerks from a wide variety...

Showcasing a community-centred solution to the housing crisis We were delighted to see almshouses featured in The One Show's segment on the shortage of social housing, which aired on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Our heartfelt thanks go to the almshouse...

AUGUST 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Consultations There are several consultations now open that may be of interest to members. The Almshouse Association will be writing responses, so do please get in...

Help us share the magic of almshouses We'd love your help in highlighting the incredible difference almshouse living can make to people’s lives. As part of our efforts to raise awareness about this unique, but often overlooked form of charitable...

Sunshine and celebration filled the air last week as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Great Shelford Village Charity’s new almshouse development at More’s Meadow. It was a day of warmth, community spirit and wonderful memories for all....