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30th March 2021 / Latest News

Government to end Green Homes Grant

The Government has announced that the final day for applications to the Green Homes Grant will be March 31st 2021. Any members who have secured funding through this route will still have their vouchers honoured but no new requests will...
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29th March 2021 / Latest News

Policy and Governance update: April 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 Mar/Apr 21 Summary. Property...
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24th March 2021 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

APPG report on loneliness: Association comments

The CEO of The Almshouse Association welcomes the recent report published by the APPG on Loneliness. “From our research and that of others it is clear that everyone needs a warm and safe home, but more than that they need...
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23rd March 2021 / Latest News

Webinar recording: Working practices in almshouse charities

90 members logged in for an Almshouse Association webinar on 23rd March 21 with Ros Hammond, Director and Founder of Employment Law in Action employment issues faced by almshouse charities. The webinar covered: considerations for engaging employed vs self-employed individualsthe...
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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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