Nick recently met Jeremy Porteus, Founder and Director of Housing LIN, at the historic 'Cloisters' Ewelme Almshouses in Oxfordshire to record the next episode of our “Alms Around” podcast series. They were joined by Angharad Saunders (Trust Manager) and John...

Architects, Project Managers, Health and Safety professionals, Clerking Services, Legal Services, Surveyors, Maintenance Services and more.. The Almshouse Association’s Panel of Consultants provides members with access to professional advice and services. Each consultant has previously worked with, and been recommended...

Bermondsey, London – 13 October 2025 On Friday 10th October, the streets of Bermondsey hummed with excitement as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Appleby Blue Almshouse, the striking new development by United St Saviour’s Charity. The occasion...

OCTOBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Tenant Satisfaction Measures Pilot Earlier this month, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published the findings from its pilot study involving small providers submitting Tenant Satisfaction...

7 Oct 2025: Housing Ombudsman published a special investigation: Lewisham Council must know its homes better to improve services for residents. Their article below highlights a recent special investigation by the Housing Ombudsman into Lewisham Council, which raises significant issues...

The Charity Commission has launched the next phase of its ongoing campaign to support charity trustees, with a particular focus on strengthening financial management and resilience. Growing evidence has identified financial resilience as a key challenge for many charities. In...

What the Regulator of Social Housing’s TSM Pilot Says About Almshouses [and the Charitable Housing Sector] Earlier this month, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published the findings from its pilot study involving small providers submitting Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs)....

A group of dedicated local people are coming together to launch a new almshouse charity in the village of Framlingham, Suffolk. The vision is inspired by the proven impact almshouses have in supporting those in need while strengthening community life....

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