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23rd March 2021 / Latest News

Government guidance on pets

Almshouse Association Response to New Government Guidance on Pets The Government recently announced a new template tenancy agreement which can be use by landlords in the private rented sector. The new template states that private landlords cannot have a blanket...
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8th March 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update – March 2021

Each month, the Association 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 Feb/Mar 21 Summary. Charity...
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2nd March 2021 / Latest News

CEO guest speaker at webinar event

On Thursday 11 March, Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips will be taking part in Aberdeen Standard's Charity Matters virtual event together with legal expert Gordon Reid, Partner at Moore Barlow. During this webinar, the panel will be discussing a future...
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2nd March 2021 / Latest News

Webinar Recording: Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

Almshouse Association panel member Geoff Trobridge from Lester Aldridge LLP, hosted a webinar on behalf of The Almshouse Association on the topic of Trustee roles and responsibilities on 25th February 2021. 85 members signed up for this popular webinar which...
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1st March 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association in Church Times

The Almshouse Association welcomes the inclusion of comments in Church Times from CEO Nick Phillips following the publication of the Church of England’s Coming Home report. The report marks the most significant public support for almshouses in many years and...
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17th February 2021 / Latest News

MHCLG extends protections for renters during national lockdown

As a result of the ongoing national lockdown, the Government has announced guidance to protect renters. This guidance is not legally binding, but suggests best practice. Whilst The Almshouse Association would advise its members to follow this guidance during the...
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16th February 2021 / Latest News

Help the Association gather vital evidence on the benefits of the almshouses

The Almshouse Association has partnered with Housing LIN for a research project which will enable us to better understand the benefits of living in an almshouse. Current evidence in this area is difficult to find, with it largely coming via...
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15th February 2021 / Latest News

Govt responds to almshouse question in House of Lords

Government Minister Lord Greenhalgh has responded to a question on almshouses raised by Almshouse Association Ambassador Baroness Joan Bakewell. In his response Lord Greenhalgh noted: “The definition of ‘Affordable Housing for Rent’ in the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework requires...
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10th February 2021 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: February 21

Each month, the Association 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 Jan/Feb 21 Summary. Ministry...
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3rd February 2021 / Latest News

A SPECIAL CELEBRATION

The Almshouse Association’s 75th Anniversary Year It’s now official!  As 2021 starts a fresh New Year, we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary and we are delighted to be sharing this special milestone with you all. It’s our opportunity to get...
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1st February 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

HAPPI Hour: Almshouses

Almshouse Association takes part in Housing LIN’s HAPPI Hour on Almshouses The Almshouse Association was pleased to take part in a lively discussion on almshouses at an event hosted by Housing LIN. The event, The future role for Almshouses in...
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26th January 2021 / Latest News

House of Lords: Almshouses raised again

Almshouses raised again in the House of Lords The Almshouse Association would like to express its thanks to Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, HonFBA, FRSA for raising a question in the House of Lords regarding Section 106 agreements. Although Baroness Bakewell,...
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