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1st July 2026 / Latest News

Help shape the future of trustee recruitment

Every trustee has a story. What's yours? As we develop a national strategy to recruit the next generation of trustees, we want to hear from the people who know the role best – YOU! Whether you've been a trustee for...
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29th June 2026 / Current Issues, Latest News

Stone King launches Annual Charity Chair Survey

Stone King launches Annual Charity Chair Survey in partnership with Bayes Business School Almshouse Association panel consultant, Stone King Legal Services, has launched a new partnership with the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School to deliver the first...
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29th June 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Celebrating our 80th anniversary at the House of Lords

Celebrating our 80th anniversary at the House of Lords The Almshouse Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special celebration at the House of Lords, bringing together sector leaders, supporters and partners to reflect on the past and look ahead...
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25th June 2026 / 75th Anniversary - Case studies, 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

More’s Meadow secures prestigious RIBA East Award!

A Triumph for Community and Design: Great Shelford Village Charity’s stunning More’s Meadow almshouse development We are delighted to announce that Almshouse Association member, Great Shelford Village Charity, and Winner of an Almshouse Association Inspirational Homes Award, has been now been...
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22nd June 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Housing Ombudsman update June 2026

Housing Ombudsman landlord update: 018 | Housing Ombudsman Service sent this bulletin at 18-06-2026 05:12 PM BST Please see below update from the Housing Ombudsman View as a webpage Housing Ombudsman ServiceWelcome to your monthly update from the Housing Ombudsman,...
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22nd June 2026 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Royal visit celebrates new almshouse communities in East Devon

East Devon’s commitment to affordable, community-led housing was celebrated this month as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester officially opened two new almshouse developments in Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary. As Royal Vice-Patron of The Almshouse Association, His...
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8th June 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy and Governance update: June 2026

June 2026 : A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Charity Commission The Charity Commission has published several updates to its guidance. Trustees may wish to read and familiarise themselves with these updates. Short Leases...
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3rd June 2026 / Events, Latest News, Latest News Restricted

INDEPENDANT AGE WEBINARS

Housing Benefit | Falls and how to avoid them The Almshouse Association is pleased to offer a free webinars to members, hosted by Independent Age, over the coming months. You can sign up for as many as you want, just...
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2nd June 2026 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Volunteers Week 2026

đź’™ It's Volunteer Week! đź’™ This week, we're celebrating and saying a huge thank you to all our incredible Members who volunteer their time to run and manage more than 1,600 almshouse charities across the UK. Your dedication, compassion, and...
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1st June 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Housing Ombudsman update May 2026

Housing Ombudsman landlord update: 017 | Housing Ombudsman Service sent this bulletin at 10:14 on 27. 05.26 Please see below update from the Housing Ombudsman View as a webpage Housing Ombudsman ServiceWelcome to your monthly update from the Housing Ombudsman, featuring the...
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21st May 2026 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

MY Trust: Young people’s almshouses

For more than 150 years, Sir Josiah Mason’s Almshouse Charity, now part of MY Trust (Mason Yardley Trust) has played a defining role in supporting vulnerable people across the West Midlands. Founded formally in 1868 by industrialist and philanthropist Sir...
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20th May 2026 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy & Governance update: May 26

MAY 2026 UPDATE: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Charity Commission Update The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on: identifying and managing conflicts of interest charities and social media raising a concern with...
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