“I am really pleased to be able to take up this position at The Almshouse Association. Almshouses are a centuries old concept that has a continuing role in the modern world, as the exemplar form of community housing. The Almshouse Association represents over 1,600 independent almshouse charities that provide homes for around 35,000 residents across the United Kingdom. Through my experience both as Borough Councillor for 12 years and as a Chartered Surveyor for 25 years, I have come to recognise the vital role almshouses play in their communities and the opportunity their greater adoption elsewhere could provide to other communities.”
Charles Fifield
Charles Fifield graduated from the Royal Agricultural College (now University) in 1995, working at Fifield Glyn Chartered Surveyors, qualified as a Chartered Surveyor since 1998, Fellow since 2009.Â
Charles was heavily involved with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors from 1997 – 2009 including as National Chairman of RICS Matrics (young surveyors) 2007-08. Currently an Executive Member of Ability: RE which looks at disability and inclusivity issues within the real estate and build environment sectors. Charles has FSH muscular dystrophy so has lived experience with disability issues.
Charles served as a Borough Councillor in Cheshire West & Chester 2011-23, service included Planning Committee and Chaired several other committees including: Scrutiny, Ageing Well, Disability Access Forum, Town & City Centre working group, Appeals Committee. Â He is Vice Chairman of his village Parish Council and an Executive Board Member of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils.
“It is great to have Charles on board. He has a local government and detailed planning perspective that will be so helpful in delivering the next phase of our strategy.”
Nick Phillips | CEO The Almshouse Association