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22nd September 2022 / Latest News

Government announces support for non-domestic energy bills

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...
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12th September 2022 / Latest News

TV Licensing – Dispensation for the Queen’s Funeral

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...
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9th September 2022 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

HM The Queen Elizabeth II

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...
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8th September 2022 / Latest News

Government outlines support on energy bills

Prime Minister Liz Truss has outlined the support that the government will provide to help with the spiralling costs of energy. This package includes: Suspending green levies on energy billsCapping household bills to £2500 per year for the next two...
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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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