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5th September 2022 / Latest News

Support during cost-of-living crisis

The Almshouse Association is aware that many of our members are concerned by the current cost-of-living crisis and the impact it is having on residents. These are extraordinary times without a single, clear solution and the Association is working hard...
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1st September 2022 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Starts at Home Day – 2nd September 2022

On this Starts at Home Day when housing associations up and down the land are celebrating supported housing and the positive impact it makes on thousands of lives, The Almshouse Association would also like to recognise the support offered by...
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31st August 2022 / Latest News

Rent Cap Consultation

The Government has opened a consultation on a proposal to introduce a cap on rents in the social housing sector and although they refer to a ‘rent’ cap, almshouse charities who are Registered Providers of Social Housing (RPs) would also...
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22nd August 2022 / Latest News

Association secures access to £800m fund for decarbonisation

Following extensive discussions, The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) will now be open to all almshouse charities. The fund is due to re-open this Autumn 2022 with £800m in funding to help...
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22nd August 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 22.08.22

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 THE...
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8th August 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 8.08.22

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 Government...
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4th August 2022 / Latest News

Government updates advice on £400 energy rebate

The Government has announced further information on the £400 energy rebate which is being provided to households to help with the cost-of-living crisis. Previously there had been concerns that the scheme would not support those who operated heat networks where...
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26th July 2022 / Latest News

Mandatory smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from 1st Oct 2022

Following consultations with the Government, The Almshouse Association can confirm that changes to the regulations of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will affect almshouses. This means that from October 1st, 2022 almshouse charities will be required to: provide a smoke...
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18th July 2022 / Current Issues, Latest News

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

The Almshouse Association has recently held discussions with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Ofgem regarding the eligibility of almshouse dwellings for the new Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme will provide “grants to encourage property owners...
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18th July 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 18.07.22

The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact/requires action from member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Our latest update can be found below and previous updates are...
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14th July 2022 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Open letter to Conservative leadership candidates

14 July 2022 The next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister will face a monumental challenge in tackling all of the issues facing the housing sector. The big issues of availability, affordability, repairs, energy efficiency, regulation and remediation...
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12th July 2022 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

The Almshouse Association Award winners announced

The Almshouse Association Awards were created to distinguish and honour the many wonderful innovations and developments taking place throughout our membership that both benefit almshouse residents and raise the profile of the almshouse movement.   The coronavirus pandemic meant we...
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