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2nd April 2020 / Latest News

CEO Letter 2.4.20

Dear Members I just wanted to check in with you all again before the week is out, remember, if you need to run something by us or just need to talk, please pick up the phone or send us an...
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2nd April 2020 / Latest News

Almshouse Representation to Government

The Almshouse Association has continued to engage government during the Coronavirus pandemic to highlight the issues impacting the almshouse movement. This week The Almshouse Association has contacted levels of government to address a number of issues: Essential workers – we...
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1st April 2020 / Latest News

Policy & Governance: Latest Developments

Covid-19 - Mar 20 Summary Many important Government measures have been announced and implemented with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those that impact almshouse charities have been included in the Almshouse Association Coronavirus News pages Support for individuals and businesses:...
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28th March 2020 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News, Latest News Coronavirus

Message from HRH The Prince of Wales

As we all struggle to come to terms with the horror of coping with this terrible disease and all of its fallout, it was lovely to receive a letter today from our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, which...
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24th March 2020 / Latest News, Latest News Coronavirus

Residents: WMC

Residents and Weekly Maintenance Contributions Some almshouse residents may struggle to pay their weekly maintenance contribution (WMC) over the coming months, particularly if they work in the hospitality sector. If your resident has their working hours reduced or is made...
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18th March 2020 / Latest News

Important Message from the Almshouse Association

Dear Member Following the measures announced by the government on 16 March 2020 to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, the Almshouse Association team will be working remotely. We hope to maintain our usual support during this time but, if...
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6th March 2020 / Latest News

Policy and Governance – Latest Developments

Housing - Feb 20 Summary Westminster Hall debate on Flats and Shared Housing – Fire Risk: Labour MP Matt Rodda (Reading East) held a debate in Westminster Hall on the fire risk in flats and shared housing, particularly focusing on...
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27th February 2020 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Our Royal Patron visits the Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth

The Almshouse Association was delighted to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales to one of our member charities on 18 February 2020.   Photo: Richard Gray As part of his Royal ‘Away Day’ in Warwickshire, The Prince of Wales took...
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27th February 2020 / Latest News

London Almshouse Group Meeting

The inaugural meeting of the London Almshouse Group, held on 6th February 2020, at The Charity of Elizabeth Jane Jones and David Henry Waring Home was well attended and enjoyed by all. CEO Nick Philips gave an update on the...
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10th February 2020 / Latest News

HRH The Prince of Wales to visit Nicholas Chamberlaine Almhouses

Almshouse Association invites HRH The Prince of Wales to visit Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth. His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales will be visiting the Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth, Warwickshire on Tuesday 18th February 2020. Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses,...
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6th February 2020 / Latest News

Policy and Governance – Latest Developments Jan 2020

Charities and Charity law (including points relevant to safeguarding) - Jan 2020 Summary Charity Commission updates Charities and investing: The Charity Commission has published a consultation – closing 31 March – on charities’ approach to investing in line with their...
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27th January 2020 / Latest News

2020 Members Day

17th March 2020 Update: In response to Government advise, the Almshouse Association Members Day has been postponed. We will be in touch with any member that has already purchased tickets. Members will be notified as soon as we have further...
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