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18th December 2025 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Festive gifting at Cirencester almshouses as Chairman joins Christmas lunch

The Chairman of The Almshouse Association, Willie Hartley Russell, was thrilled to receive an invite to the joint Christmas lunch for St Lawrence’s Hospital and St John’s Hospital almshouses in Cirencester yesterday. The event was organised by the clerk to...
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16th December 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

BBC Radio London: Nick Phillips on almshouses and London’s housing crisis

Association CEO, Nick Phillips highlights almshouses charities' role in tackling London’s housing crisis This morning, our CEO, Nick Phillips, spoke live from Appleby Blue Almshouse in Bermondsey on BBC Radio London. Almshouse charities across the capital provide homes for over...
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11th December 2025 / Latest News, Latest News Restricted

Policy & Governance update: December 2025

DECEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Housing Qualifications – Competence and Conduct Standard The Government has directed the Regulator of Social Housing to produce a standard for registered providers. The Government has...
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11th December 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association attends Charity Commission AGM

News Update: The Almshouse Association attends Charity Commission AGM 2025 Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the Charity Commission’s 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Royal Society of Arts in London on Tuesday 9 December . The event...
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4th December 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Advocating for fair housing funding

On 3 December 2025, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the AGM and APPG on Housing and Care for Older People at the House of Lords. The meeting underlined a growing shortage of suitable housing for older people...
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3rd December 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Historic Sherborne almshouse artwork sells for ÂŁ5.2m to secure its future

BBC News and several other outlets have been reporting that an almshouse charity discovered one of its artworks is valued at ÂŁ3.5m, which has now sold for ÂŁ5.2m. 'Big surprise' as Sherborne almshouse artwork valued at ÂŁ3.5m - BBC News...
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3rd December 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Charitable Housing Leaders and Parliamentarians unite to tackle the UK housing crisis

November 2025: Charity leaders and parliamentarians convened in Westminster to explore how a more coordinated and collaborative approach can help address the UK’s escalating housing challenges. Bringing together representatives from across the charitable housing sector, the discussion centred on strengthening...
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27th November 2025 / Latest News

Panel of Consultants Networking

Celebrating the success of the inaugural Panel of Consultants Networking Morning On Thursday 6th November, The Almshouse Association hosted its first Panel of Consultants Networking Event at The Charity of Elizabeth Jane Jones in Bedfont. The event brought together professionals...
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24th November 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Lord-Lieutenant visits Association’s new Windsor office

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant visits The Almshouse Association's new Windsor offices: A celebration of heritage and member community On a crisp November morning, His Majesty’s Lord‑Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try, Esq., DL, visited our newly opened offices...
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19th November 2025 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: November 2025

NOVEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Awaab’s Law Guidance Awaab’s Law was introduced on 27 October 2025 through an amendment to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, in response to the tragic...
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17th November 2025 / Latest News

New online training courses

Head over to our Online Training page to explore 12 new online training opportunities that are now live on our training platform! 🌿 Featured Course: Dementia AwarenessGain a deeper understanding of dementia — including its signs, symptoms and types — plus...
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17th November 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Yorkshire & Lancashire Regional Meeting Highlights

Nick Phillips was invited to attend the recent Yorkshire and Lancashire Regional Meeting hosted by The Peter Birtwhistle Trust. The event brought together a highly engaged group of trustees who contributed to a lively and thoughtful discussion throughout the session....
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