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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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11th July 2022 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association CEO in FT Letters

An article in the Financial Times on 18 June 22 prompted The Almshouse Association CEO to write into FT Letters and we were pleased see it published on 8th July. The article, written by Joe Miller who is an FT...
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4th July 2022 / Latest News

Members Day 2022

Members Day back with enthusiasm, fun and focus Wednesday 15th June saw the return of Members Day. The atmosphere was warm and expectant as members met up again (which for many was the first time) post-pandemic. Grand Station, Wolverhampton set...
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4th July 2022 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Latest News

Members Survey Report

Towards the end of last year, The Almshouse Association invited members to complete a member survey on our services. We also asked members what they believed to be their greatest concerns and opportunities and what they would like to see...
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27th June 2022 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Hornby Competition results announced!

Congratulations to our Hornby Competition Winner and Runner up! Over the past year The Almshouse Association has been working with Hornby, a keen supporter of positive mental health and the almshouse movement, and between us we wanted to encourage hobbies...
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27th June 2022 / Latest News

Government responds to Association

The Almshouse Association has received a response from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to our letter sent regarding support for almshouse charities during the current cost of living crisis. We raised a number of points from...
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