NCVO has announced that they have once again partnered with Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise to deliver the Small Charity Week 2026 match funding campaign - with applications now open and closing at 17.00 on 11 February 2026....

JANUARY 2026 : A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Consultation The Government published the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework and a consultation deadline of 10 March 2026....

Each Christmas, The Almshouse Association takes great joy in sending gift vouchers to almshouse residents aged 90 and above – a cherished tradition made possible by a legacy left to the Association over 70 years ago - quite literally, a...

St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity works to end homelessness by providing practical funding, supporting frontline workers and advocating for change. The Charity has asked The Almshouse Association to share information with our members and frontline contacts on their Voluntary Rapid Fund (VRF),...

The Chairman of The Almshouse Association, Willie Hartley Russell, was thrilled to receive an invite to the joint Christmas lunch for St Lawrence’s Hospital and St John’s Hospital almshouses in Cirencester yesterday. The event was organised by the clerk to...

We are delighted to share that two exceptional volunteers have recently joined our property support team. As listed and older buildings become increasingly costly to manage, yet remain vital to the communities they serve, we are especially fortunate to have...

Association CEO, Nick Phillips highlights almshouses charities' role in tackling London’s housing crisis This morning, our CEO, Nick Phillips, spoke live from Appleby Blue Almshouse in Bermondsey on BBC Radio London. Almshouse charities across the capital provide homes for over...

DECEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Housing Qualifications – Competence and Conduct Standard The Government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to produce a standard for registered providers. The Government has...

News Update: The Almshouse Association attends Charity Commission AGM 2025 Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the Charity Commission’s 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Royal Society of Arts in London on Tuesday 9 December . The event...