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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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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 Ombudsmanā€™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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10th December 2024 / Latest News

NEW FOR 2025: Trustee Recruitment Workshops

One-day Trustee Recruitment Workshop (CPD accredited) Ensuring that your trustee body remains quorate (i.e., has the minimum number of trustees in accordance with your governing document) and effective can be a challenging task. In fact, our members tell us that...
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27th November 2024 / Latest News

The Older People’s Housing Taskforce Report

The Almshouse Association is honoured to be part of the Older Peopleā€™s Housing Taskforce and pleased to see that its comprehensive report, 'Our Future Homes: Housing that promotes wellbeing and community for an ageing population,' has now been published and...
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25th November 2024 / Latest News

P&G update: 25.11.24

The latest policy, governance and political engagement news from The Almshouse Association. Budget News On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget. The Chancellor announced a number of spending promises particularly covering health,...
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