Help us share the magic of almshouses We'd love your help in highlighting the incredible difference almshouse living can make to people’s lives. As part of our efforts to raise awareness about this unique, but often overlooked form of charitable...

Sunshine and celebration filled the air last week as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Great Shelford Village Charity’s new almshouse development at More’s Meadow. It was a day of warmth, community spirit and wonderful memories for all....

JULY 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy news. 1. Spending Review At last month’s spending review, social housing was firmly on the agenda. Whilst many details are still yet to be published, there have been some announcements:...

It has been a truly remarkable year for The Almshouse Association Awards, with members across the country energetically engaged in redevelopment, new construction, and the thoughtful restoration of their almshouses. This is an inspiring time for the almshouse movement and...

Walton Charity Expands Affordable Homes to Local Key Workers In an impactful step towards tackling the local housing crisis, Walton Charity has launched new secure, affordable homes for key workers. Ten newly built almshouses in Esher and Thames Ditton have...

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Members Day 2025 such a memorable and meaningful event! We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors – Charity Bank, CCLA, M&G and HCR Law, without whom the day simply wouldn’t...

Can almshouses thrive in the 21st Century? CEO Nick Phillips was delighted to take part in Housing LIN’s popular HAPPI Hour webinar, contributing to a lively and insightful discussion on the enduring role of almshouses in modern society. The session...

85-Year-Old 'Brother on a Bus' returns from his UK-Wide Public Transport Challenge WINCHESTER, UK – On 1st May 2025, John Seager Green, a vibrant 85-year-old resident of The Hospital of St Cross and The Almshouse of Noble Poverty, set out...

Friday the 13th is often a day associated with caution, but on Friday 13th June 2025, our Friends of The Almshouse Association threw caution to the wind and gathered for an exclusive tour of the iconic Charterhouse in London -...