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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

last updated 14th Jan 2020 Charities and Charity Law - December 19 Summary Charity Commission: fraudsters impersonating staff: The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities regarding fraudsters impersonating the Commission’s staff and refers to its guidance on reporting...

The Government is seeking views on proposals to amend the ‘Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 to ensure consistency with Energy Efficiency Directive requirements, and to extend their provisions to all heat meters for consumers on heat networks. These...

Don't forget to let us know about your local and county almshouse meetings so that we can advertise them on our website. The Inaugural London Almshouse Group Meeting being held on 6th February 2020 and hosted by Nigel Lucas of...

Staff at the Association have been busy posting out Christmas vouchers to 645 almshouse residents who are all aged 90 or over on 25th December 2019 ! That's almost 200 more than were posted out last year! The presents are...

*Applicable to members with Heat Networks only* Members are reminded that if you have been classed as a Heat supplier (if you supply heat/hot water to some or all of your residents’ dwellings via a communal boiler or some other...