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). Submit Your Story Study finds living in an almshouse can boost life expectancy Living in an almshouse can boost the longevity of its residents by as much as two-and-a-half years compared to their... Read More Why Derby’s almshouses are still important today Writer for Great British Life, Louise Jones, discovers how Derby's oldest charity is evolving to meet modern needs and explores... Read More Sutton Coldfield’s refurb completed £870,000 refurbishments to almshouses in Sutton Coldfield completed. by Matthew Panterin Express and Star, 26 April 2023 A second phase... Read More Andover Acre Almshouse renovations begin Kiran Sajan, reporter for the Andover Advertiser recently wrote an article on the renovations taking place at Andover Acre Almshouses.... Read More King Charles III Coronation Tea Parties! We have some wonderful photos coming in from our members of their Coronation celebrations! Above and below, residents, trustees, family... Read More Wiltshire almshouse given complete makeover John Baker 26 March 2023 Writing for the Wiltshire Times, John Baker takes a tour around the newly renovated Lady... Read More Case Study: Edward Mayes Trust, Manchester In October 2021 The Almshouse Association provided The Edward Mayes Trust in Manchester with a £25,000 loan towards the cost... Read More Case Study: Burkitt Homes, King’s Lynn The Board of Trustees of Burkitt Homes Almshouses in King’s Lynn have just finished their latest significant project of ongoing... Read More Case Study: Jarvis Eleemosynary Almshouses The 12 almshouses at Staunton On Wye, Herefordshire, were built in 1858/9, with money left by George Jarvis (1704-1793). George... Read More WORCESTER CHARITY SCORES 100 NOT OUT Worcester Municipal Charities has created another 4 flats for the single homeless in Worcester city centre, taking the total they... Read More More New Homes Completed Girton Town Charity Celebrates Handover Of New Homes for local residents A Cambridge charity is marking the completion of a... Read More Award win for Wyggestons in Leicester The last 12 months have seen major changes for Wyggestons, the charity which has been successfully providing sheltered housing, housing... Read More « Previous 1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 22 Next »