M&G Charity Multi Asset Fund – Investment update in the wake of Covid-19 Sadly, the pandemic crisis has sent global stock markets sharply in to reverse.  This, coupled with a badly timed spat between Russia and Saudi Arabia that has...

Dear Members It is looking likely that we will all be facing a further three week “lock-down” and I don’t know if you feel the same, but I am astonished that it has only been three weeks so far …....

Key Decisions made at the most recent Almshouse Association Board Meeting are posted on ‘Latest News’ on our website for all registered member charities to access. At the Board Meeting held on 11th March 2020 at the NCVO in London, the following Key Decisions were...

Items recently posted on our 'Current Issues' pages include: Almshouse Association Board Meetings: Record of Key Decisions - Mar 20Combating loneliness and reducing social isolation - April 20Advertising your vacancies on the EAC website - Nov 19Charity & Social Enterprise...

What to do if one of your residents dies Unfortunately, with the outbreak of coronavirus, you may find yourself having to deal with the death of a resident. We have summarised the information in Standards of Almshouse Management and Support...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...