Yesterday on BBC Radio4, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association was delighted to discuss with Winifred Robinson for 'You and Yours', how recognising almshouse charities as affordable housing in the National Planning Policy Framework would enable them to build...

In preparing charity financial statements, trustees are required to follow the methods and principles of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Periodically the Charities SORP is updated to reflect changes to UK Accounting Standard FRS 102....

Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association was delighted to be asked to present at the SAVA Annual Conference in Kenilworth Warwickshire, to highlight the heritage and impact of almshouses over their one thousand year history. There were a great number...

It is with great sorrow that we let our members know about the loss of a great champion of the almshouse movement, Richard Knipe who died on 27 February 2025. Richard was well known as a leading light in the...

Dear Members We are excited (tinged with a little sadness) as we embark on a new chapter in the history of The Almshouse Association. For some time, we have been searching for a new home, as our long-established offices in...

March 2025 - A message to all member charities that have almshouse insurance with Higos Insurance Brokers, now known as Brown and Brown. Higos Insurance Services, have rebranded and are now known as Brown & Brown, as of Monday, 3rd...

Entries now open for the 2025 Architecture Today Awards. Has your almshouse recently completed a development? Architecture Today are now accepting entries for their 2025 awards. The Architecture Today Awards recognise buildings that stand the test of time; projects that...

18 March 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Affordable Homes Programme Funding An additional £300 million has been allocated to the existing affordable homes programme, aiming to deliver approximately 2,800 new homes, with...

It was a great pleasure for The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips to meet with David Chalk at the Old Bailey earlier this month. David Chalk is both the Sherriff of The City of London and a Liveryman for Drapers...