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17th June 2022 / Latest News

AGM 15th June 22

The seventy-first Almshouse Association AGM was held on Wednesday 15 June 2022 9.45-10.10am at Grand Station, Sun Street, Wolverhampton WV10 0BF prior to the commencement of The Almshouse Association 2022 Members Day. The AGM covered the main business and accounts of The...
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13th June 2022 / Latest News

P&G update:13.06.22

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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10th June 2022 / Latest News

Social Housing Regulation Bill

Association meets with DLUHC to discuss Social Housing Regulation Bill The Almshouse Association recently met with representatives of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to express our concerns regarding the proposed changes which are being considered as part...
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9th June 2022 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Government’s Right to Buy plans

The Almshouse Association Response to Government Plans to Extend Right to Buy Policy Almshouses are established by gifts of charity and run by volunteers. The charity is established to provide a home for those in poverty or vulnerable. They have...
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7th June 2022 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

A 550th Anniversary Celebration!

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits The Hospital of St John, Heytesbury. 31st May 2022 - There was much anticipation on the day of The Royal visit to The Hospital of St John in Heytesbury. The sun shone brightly and...
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30th May 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 30.05.22

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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29th May 2022 / Latest News

2022 Members Day – book your place!

15th June 22 - Join us for the biggest networking event of the almshouse calendar! The Almshouse Association is very pleased to announce that The Almshouse Association 2022 Members Day will take place on Wednesday 15th June 2022 at the...
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27th May 2022 / Current Issues, Latest News

Training: ARC TV Licences

Free Training: Accommodation for Residential Care TV Licences TV Licensing has recently provided training for almshouse trustees on accessing the Accommodation for Residential Care (ARC) TV License. This came after a number of members had experienced difficulties in accessing the...
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26th May 2022 / Latest News

Government announces further support

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined further support from the government to help with the cost of living. The key announcements were: The previously announced £200 loan for energy bills has now been raised to £400 and will not now need...
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23rd May 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 23.5.22

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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17th May 2022 / Latest News

Association raises almshouse profile at the Tate

The Almshouse Association held a special event at the Tate Modern gallery in London on May 12th 2022 to further raise the profile of the almshouse movement. A senior and influential group of individuals from the worlds of politics, housing, and...
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16th May 2022 / Latest News

P&G update: 16.05.22

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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