Christmas Fund now open! Christmas is once again almost upon us and we are very happy to be able to announce that requests for Christmas vouchers for almshouse residents are now being taken. As many of you are aware, every...

The Almshouse Association Statement on Rising Energy Costs Members of The Almshouse Association have been in touch to ask what support might be in place for charities who are facing significant increases in the cost of energy. Many are concerned...

Prime Minister sets out autumn and winter Covid plan: The Prime Minister has recently announced the Government’s plan to manage Covid throughout autumn and winter. Over autumn and winter, the Government will aim to sustain the current situation through: Building...

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: Department of...

2021 ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES! We are delighted to announce the opening of our 2021 Almshouse Association Awards! * Has your charity completed a major refurbishment or new build project during 2021? * * Did you...

Inside Housing has recently published an indepth article on almshouses and how we are experiencing a groundswell of interest in almshouse development. Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips was interviewed for the piece together with a number of other leading figures...

Mind the Gap!  The Almshouse Association joins Hornby in supporting World Mental Health Day on the 10th October 2021 The Almshouse Association has a special collaboration with Hornby. The launch of their new Almshouse Model, earlier in 2021, really highlights...

Our seventieth Annual General Meeting took place virtually on 29 September 2021 at 10am. Main Business of seventieth AGM: Address by the Chair of The Almshouse Association, Elizabeth FathiApproval of minutes of sixty ninth AGM held on 1st September 2020 via webinar.Election...

The Almshouse Association is very grateful to our Royal Patrons for their commitment to our members this year.  CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips is seen here with HRH The Duke of Gloucester and trustees at Le Personne Homes....

On the 8th September 2021, The Almshouse Association joined with our members, who have been holding parties all over the UK to celebrate both their own special events and landmarks and the Association's 75th anniversary, by holding a special garden...