The latest policy, governance and political engagement news from The Almshouse Association. National Policy Planning Framework Our response to the consultation for the reviews of the NPPF has been sent to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) and...

Almshouses are social housing in its earliest form, yet they’re still denied social housing status, writes Nick Phillips, chief executive of The Almshouse Association. The National Planning Policy Framework’s focus on registered providers excludes many almshouse charities, particularly smaller ones. These...

As a member of The Almshouse Association, you are invited to proudly display The Almshouse Association Member Logo on your website, social media and any promotional materials or stationery. The Almshouse Association Member logo represents a shared sense of community,...

The Almshouse Association is so very pleased to be able to offer Christmas fund gift vouchers again this year to almshouse residents who are 90 years of age or older on 25th December 2024. The Almshouse Association Christmas Fund derives...

Our Friends Tour of Morden College Unveils a Rich Tapestry of History On a crisp and sunny October morning in Blackheath, final preparations were in full swing for our Friends of The Almshouse Association who would be joining us for...

An update on the latest policy, governance and political engagement news from The Almshouse Association. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Almshouses making headway with a change of definition in NPPF. 18.10.24: Question in Parliament: The Association was pleased to see...

Almshouses on BBC Morning Live: 'Retired and Renting' The almshouse movement is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; hardly a day going by without almshouses and their benefits appearing either on the radio or social media, in magazine articles, the nationals...

The Almshouse Association Board of Trustees plan 50 year strategy for almshouses at their annual Board Awayday at Bowden Hall in Gloucester on Thursday 3rd October 2024. Taking a long term view at the Association and almshouse movement, the Board...

The almshouse movement is experiencing a long overdue renaissance with heightened media attention and, as we look ahead to the next 50 years, we are eager to use this growing awareness to inspire philanthropists to support and expand this vital...