Member news, stories and events

Receiving stories, photos and case studies from our members is such an enjoyable part of our work here at the Association.

Please do keep sending in your stories, news and celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions and we will be very happy to post them on our website, in our Almshouses Gazette (and social media accounts with your permission).

Association loan helps Thomas Amphlett almshouse renovations

Case Study: The Charity of Thomas Amphlett, The Farthinghoe Almshouses The Charity of Thomas Amphlett was provided with a loan...
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The London Garden Society Almshouse Garden Competition

Almshouses in London have been invited by the London Garden Society, supported by The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, to enter...
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St John’s Foundation Celebrates 850 Years of Service

On 1 February 2024 Her Majesty The Queen visited St John’s Foundation to mark the 850th anniversary of St John's...
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Energy efficient and environmentally friendly improvements

Case Study: Kettlestone Charities, Little Snoring, Fakenham This Charity received an Almshouse Association loan of ÂŁ25,000 towards the cost of...
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Bringing a 17th Century almshouse into the 21st Century

A mission to bring a 17th Century 'Hospital' in Ufford, Suffolk, into the 21st Century - Refurbishment of the Ufford...
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Christmas gifts for 679 almshouse residents!

Every year, thanks to a generous legacy, The Almshouse Association is very pleased to be able to offer Christmas gift...
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100 year old almshouse resident shares life story

Hay-On-Wye almshouse resident Lynn Trowbridge celebrated her 100th birthday on 7 November 2023! To mark the event, John Houmoller, Clerk...
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Almshouses making history at Beamish

Press release by Durham Aged Miners Homes Association (DAMHA) Millions of people will now get to see our aged miners’...
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Chimneys restored to former glory

Almshouse Association loan Case Study: Hugh Boscawen Charity chimney renovationsBy Colin Brown, Clerk The Almshouses, or the “gallery” as it...
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Wyggestons host Regional Meeting at flagship almshouses

Chairman of The Almshouse Association, Willie Hartley Russell MVO DL, joined Nick Phillips CEO, at the East Midlands Almshouses Regional Meeting to...
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Refurbished almshouses make an impression

Stamford Municipal Almshouses Charity impressed with refurbished Hopkins Hospital in St Peter’s Street - written by Maddy Baillie for Rutland and...
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Hospital of St Cross Winchester

"'On the Dole' at the Hospital of St Cross, Winchester" by Jack Wilson for 'Southern Daily Echo' | 1 Nov...
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