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4th February 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Almshouse research takes centre stage at Skinners’, London

The Almshouse Association is expanding its research agenda to further explore the broader charity housing sector, aiming to provide additional compelling evidence of the positive impact of almshouse living on residents and their communities. This initiative seeks to identify synergies...
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4th February 2025 / Latest News

Regulator investigates charities over conflict of interest

The Charity Commission has issued the following Press Release which we have thought it appropriate to share with our members as it provides examples of how the Commission will instigate a statutory enquiry into charities where there are concerns about...
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3rd February 2025 / Latest News

Charity Commission investigating charities

The Charity Commission is investigating charities over repeated failure to submit accounts We just wanted to inform members that the Charity Commission has issued a statement concerning repeated failure of some charities to submit their annual accounts. Submitting accounts to...
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3rd February 2025 / Current Issues, Latest News

Free TV Licence Application Process for Pension Credit Recipients

The Almshouse Association has received the below information from the BBC regarding TV licences. We are writing to inform you about an important change that took effect on Thursday 23rd January 2025. This regards the application process for free TV...
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28th January 2025 / Latest News

P&G update: 28.01.25

Latest Policy and Governance news from The Almshouse Association. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Following the release of the conclusion of the consultation of the NPPF, we can confirm that: the Government is not minded to amend the definition of...
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16th January 2025 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Christmas Legacy: gifts to 693 residents

Each Christmas, The Almshouse Association takes great joy in sending gift vouchers to almshouse residents aged 90 and above, a tradition made possible by a legacy left to the Association over 70 years ago. In Christmas 2024, we distributed 693...
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9th January 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association’s Section 106 campaign

The Almshouse Association continues to apply pressure to the Government to have almshouses recognised as affordable housing so that S106 funds can be made available to all almshouse charities to build more homes for people in need. CEO of The...
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6th January 2025 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

CEO Guest Speaker at Weavers Charter Dinner

Worshipful Company of Weavers Charter Dinner In December 2024, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, had the honour of serving as a guest speaker at the Worshipful Company of Weavers' Charter Dinner. The event celebrated and reflected on the...
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2nd January 2025 / Current Issues, Latest News

Housing Ombudsman Annual Submission Toolkit 2024-25

The Almshouse Association has now received a Toolkit from the Housing Ombudsman’s Office to assist with the completion of the 2024-25 annual submission. The toolkit is intended for: those members that are Registered Providers, and those that have registered with...
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17th December 2024 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Christmas message from CEO

CEO Christmas message and office opening times The Spirit of Christmas: A Heartfelt Welcome at the 'Inn' I am, and hope always will be, a huge fan of Christmas. The twinkling lights and the warmth of friendship is heartening but...
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16th December 2024 / Latest News

UPDATE: Housing Ombudsman Toolkit

UPDATE to news item posted on 18 November 2024 : The Housing Ombudsman-Toolkit We have been informed by the Housing Ombudsman’s Office that they have been delayed in producing the toolkit for those of our members registered with them, which...
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12th December 2024 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

MPs meet with Association CEO

At Portcullis House, The Almshouse Association lobbies the support of MPs. Tuesday, 10th December was an exceptionally busy and fruitful day for The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips, as he engaged in meaningful discussions with a wide array of MPs...
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