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...

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...

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...

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...

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...