📸The results are in! 📸 Our latest photography competition has showcased the warmth, joy and connection that make almshouse life so special. Residents captured wonderful moments across themes including Over the Garden Fence, Tea with Neighbours, Friendship, Garden Days and...

£100 million for Affordable Housing – Let’s make sure charitable providers benefit too The Almshouse Association welcomes the news that major UK house builders will contribute £100 million to support affordable housing schemes across the UK, following the Competition and Markets...

The Almshouse Association is delighted to announce that Christmas Fund gift vouchers will once again be available this year for almshouse residents* who are 90 years of age or older on 25th December 2025. *almshouse residents of almshouse charities that...

Awaab’s Law was introduced on 27 October 2025 through an amendment to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, in response to the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died after being exposed to mould at his Rochdale home in December...

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Christopher Ray, Chairman of The Frederick Ray Trust. His loss is felt profoundly — both by his family and by all within the almshouse movement. Christopher’s company was always a...

Appleby Blue, United St Saviours Charity - RIBA Award Winner Congratulations to Appleby Blue: A triumph for modern almshouses! Appleby Blue has won the RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK’s most prestigious architectural accolade. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA),...

Nick recently met Jeremy Porteus, Founder and Director of Housing LIN, at the historic 'Cloisters' Ewelme Almshouses in Oxfordshire to record the next episode of our “Alms Around” podcast series. They were joined by Angharad Saunders (Trust Manager) and John...

Architects, Project Managers, Health and Safety professionals, Clerking Services, Legal Services, Surveyors, Maintenance Services and more.. The Almshouse Association’s Panel of Consultants provides members with access to professional advice and services. Each consultant has previously worked with, and been recommended...

Bermondsey, London – 13 October 2025 On Friday 10th October, the streets of Bermondsey hummed with excitement as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Appleby Blue Almshouse, the striking new development by United St Saviour’s Charity. The occasion...