A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. Consultation Responses The Association has recently responded to two government consultations: 1. Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 This Act aims to introduce a new licensing regime, establish National...

One million people will take part in Great Big Green Week from 7 to 15 June, making it the UK’s biggest celebration of community action for nature and climate.  This year’s theme, ‘Let’s Swap Together for Good’, celebrates the power...

[applicable to Registered Providers and charities that are registered with the Housing Ombudsman only] Positive Dialogue between The Almshouse Association and the Housing Ombudsman The Almshouse Association recently met with the Housing Ombudsman to raise our members’ concerns regarding the...

The Charity Commission has refreshed its guidance on recruiting trustees (CC30). The guidance redesign comes after the regulator’s research, with think tank and social sector research organisation Pro Bono Economics, revealed just 6% of trustees applied for their role via...

Municipal Charities are sad to announce that almshouse resident, Phil Sweet, who was 100 years old and one of the last survivors of the D Day landings, sadly died last week.  Born on 25 October 1924 and died on 30...

MAY 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1.   Local Elections on 1 May 2025 A reminder that there are local elections across the country on 1 May. There are 1,641 council seats across 24...

The Almshouse Association has been working with the Church of England to explore how church land can be more easily used for almshouse development. It's a partnership that feels entirely natural - our two institutions share over a thousand years...

Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling Code NOTE: Applicable only to Registered Providers/Housing Ombudsman Members The Almshouse Association understands that the Housing Ombudsman (HO) has sent an email to their members informing them that there has been a change in the submission...

Wednesday 14th May at 10.30 am The Almshouse Association is delighted to welcome Almshouse Association Panel Consultant, Lisa Watson-Cook (Partner) Rachel Gimson (Partner) & Nicole Ridgwell (Partner) from Lester Aldridge LLP. They will be hosting a free webinar on the topic...

As part of our ongoing government engagement strategy, we have spent the past year cultivating meaningful relationships with Members of Parliament. We are, therefore, delighted to share that our efforts have culminated in the publication of an article in The...