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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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31st August 2021 / Latest News

Association’s 2021 AGM

Our seventieth AGM will take place virtually on 29 September 2021 at 10am. Our sixty ninth AGM took place virtually at 10am on 1st September 2020 by webinar. For a recording, please click here Main Business of seventieth AGM: Approval of minutes of sixty...
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31st August 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 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 Property and...
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24th August 2021 / Latest News

Association joins National Housing Federation

The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that we have officially become members of the National Housing Federation. Almshouses are the earliest form of social housing in the country, and as such, the National Housing Federation and The Almshouse Association share...
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13th August 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: 16.08.21

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 Property and...
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2nd August 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance: 02.08.21 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 Property and...
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26th July 2021 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Latest News

New! Photography competition!*

Are you a budding David Bailey? As temperatures start to rise across the summer months, we are launching our summer photography competition to coincide with our 75th anniversary. The competition is split into themes consisting of: Generations Tea and cake...
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20th July 2021 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, 75th Anniversary – News Events, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

New almshouses in Cheltenham

New ecologically friendly almshouses offer more than a roof over residents heads. CEO Nick Phillips attended the official opening of four new almshouses at Jesse Mary Almshouses in Cheltenham on 16th July 2021. The new solar-powered almshouses have been built...
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20th July 2021 / Latest News

Refugee resettlement – can you help?

Hospitality Pledge Landlord Search Krish Kandiah, social entrepreneur, writer, activist, theologian and Chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board recently reached out to Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association to talk about the plight of Afghan refugees...
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19th July 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance: 19.07.21

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: Ministry of...
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