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18th October 2021 / Latest News

Rising Energy Costs

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...
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15th October 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21

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...
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13th October 2021 / Current Issues, Latest News

THE 2021 AWARDS

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...
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13th October 2021 / 75th Anniversary – News Events, Almshouse Stories, Current Issues, Latest News

Inside Housing: Open alms: the almshouse charities building new homes

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...
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5th October 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Mind the Gap! Supporting Mental Health Day

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...
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29th September 2021 / Latest News

Association’s 2021 AGM

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...
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27th September 2021 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, 75th Anniversary – News Events, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

HRH joins Le Personne Homes 80th Celebrations!

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....
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22nd September 2021 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, 75th Anniversary – News Events, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Our 75th anniversary garden party!

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...
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20th September 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21

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: New Housing...
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16th September 2021 / Latest News

New mediation scheme

The Almshouse Association has launched a dedicated mediation scheme for its members in conjunction with the Society of Mediators. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in the number of enquiries involving disputes between almshouse charities...
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13th September 2021 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Royal visit to Colchester

Colchester almshouses were delighted to host a visit by The Almshouse Association Royal Vice Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester on 9th September 21. The Duke and Lord Lieutenant Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst were welcomed by The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick...
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2nd September 2021 / Latest News

Government launches portal to offer housing to Afghan refugees

We have all witnessed the terrible scenes which have been the result of the evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan. To aid this effort, the Government has launched a portal where members are able to flag their willingness to assist these...
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