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7th December 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Christmas Fund 2021

Over 70 years ago, Major Allnatt, a successful businessman and philanthropist who worked closely with and supported our founding General Secretary, Leonard Hackett, left a Christmas legacy to the Association. Residents at Saffron Walden almshouses receive their Christmas vouchers -...
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29th November 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance: 29.11.21 update

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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17th November 2021 / Latest News

Sector Risk Profile 2021: Almshouse Association Briefing Note

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the main risks facing the social housing sector and some of the actions registered providers should be taking to manage those risks. Whilst the focus is on larger Housing Associations, almshouse charities, especially...
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15th November 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association releases new research on financial benefits of almshouses

The Almshouse Association is excited to publish a new report, produced by Housing LIN, on the financial benefits of almshouses. This report represents the first significant investigation into the financial benefits almshouses provide to society and creates a strong foundation...
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9th November 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

18.11.21 – APPG on Almshouses Meeting

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Almshouses will be holding a session to discuss the research on the significant financial benefits provided by the almshouse movement on November 18th 2021, 3-4pm. The session will see a discussion on the findings of...
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4th November 2021 / 75th Anniversary ā€“ News Events, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Pass it on – Remember a Charity

Almshouses have played an important role in social housing for over a thousand years. They are the result of a bequest and of social activism, with the original benefactors keen to support those in housing need and poverty - in perpetuity....
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1st November 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: 01.11.21

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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1st November 2021 / Latest News

Its Trustee Week!

A BIG THANK YOU! Its Trusteesā€™ week and we want to send a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing members for the passion and dedication you give to your almshouses and your residents. You are the silent heroes of...
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20th October 2021 / Latest News

Almshouse Association Christmas Fund

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...
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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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