News summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or may require action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Government Rishi Sunak Appointed Prime Minister - Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been...

Hutchen's Trust residents 2019 The Almshouse Association is very pleased to able to offer Christmas fund vouchers to almshouse residents over 90 years old again this year! Over 70 years ago, Major Allnatt, a successful businessman and philanthropist who worked...

News summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or requires action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Government introduces Energy Prices Bill The Government has introduced the Bill which puts into...

Association Response to Government Consultation on Cap to WMC increases The Almshouse Association has been working with our member charities to put together a response to the government consultation on capping increases to Weekly Maintenance Contributions (WMC) from April 2023....

We are pleased to share our most recent research report into how almshouse charities managed during the pandemic. The Almshouse Association commissioned The Smith Institute to carry out the report so that we could learn about the difference our members...

The New Almshouse Association Awards are now open for your 2022 submissions! The awards have been updated to include environmental innovations and to provide clear definitions for each award to ease the award submission path. They will continue to represent recognition for...

The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact / requires action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Please find below our latest summary: Government Support...

The Government has now published details on the Energy Bill Relief Scheme which will help those on non-domestic (business) tariffs this winter. This will include charities who provide energy to their residents. The support will initially be available from 1st...

The Almshouse Association has received the following communication from the BBC representative for TV licensing Good afternoon,We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty was the embodiment of public...

The Almshouse Association board of trustees, staff and members, are deeply saddened by the death of the Queen. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Royal Family who have been such a consistent inspiration through their uplifting patronage of The Almshouse...