76% of the general public view almshouses as an important form of housing, according to YouGov* Research carried out by YouGov, on behalf of The Almshouse Association, found that 76% of respondents believe almshouses are an important form of housing,...

Almshouse Association seeks Members' opinions on Government Consultation The Government has opened a consultation into improving the energy performance of privately rented homes. Whilst almshouse charities are not privately rented homes, the Association is of the opinion that the proposed...

The new Value for Money (VfM) Standard, which took effect from April 2018, requires registered providers to report against a prescribed set of VfM metrics. The Almshouse Association recently held a webinar for members entitled Demystifying VfM: Regulatory requirements and...

Following a concerted campaign by The Almshouse Association and with help from individual members, the Government has agreed to include existing almshouse buildings in the Exempt class of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014. The Government agreed with...

The Government has announced that the Green Homes Grant has been extended by a further 12 months. The scheme, which almshouse charities are eligible to apply for, was previously due to expire in March 2021. However, as part of a...

Last summer we announced a new and exciting project to help with member engagement across the country – regional representatives that would provide a good listening ear for local charities and give focused signposting to the Almshouse Association services that...

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 October/November 2020 Summary. Ministry...

MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) announces 'New protections for renters over duration of national restrictions'. As a result of the second national lockdown, which came into effect on November 5, the Government has announced guidance to protect...

Following representations by The Almshouse Association on behalf of our members to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), we are pleased to announce positive clarification regarding the...

The Charity Commission has released a number of “5-minute guides” to help trustees to carry out their roles in line with the law. The new guides cover five key aspects of charity management - a ‘core syllabus’ covering the basics...