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...

The Almshouse Association has commissioned The Smith Institute to carry out a research project looking into how almshouse charities functioned during the coronavirus pandemic. Some members may have or may soon receive invitations to participate in interviews as part of...

The Prime Minister has announced the withdrawal of Plan B Coronavirus restrictions in England over the next week.  This means: Working from home: The Government is no longer asking people to work from home, unless they are self-isolating. People should...

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...

The Association is seeking members' views (Registered Providers and interested non Registered Providers) on a Government Consultation on the introduction of Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) for Registered Providers. The aim of these measures is to: “give tenants meaningful information about...

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 -...

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...