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 Case Study: Poland Trust CAF Bank has published a great case study on their website on the Poland Trust Almshouse Build which we have... Read More Case Studies from Taunton Heritage Trust The Taunton Heritage Trust is an almshouse charity based in Taunton, Somerset. We provide 66 almshouse flats in the town... Read More WW1 Compass returned to almshouse founder’s family A First World War compass owned by the son of Cardiff shipping magnate, Liberal Party MP and High Sheriff of... Read More Ceremonial bread presentation tradition continues The recently revived traditional Richard Smith for Bread donation of bread to almspeople took place on Wednesday 17 May outside... Read More Almshouses in the national news! Today in the Guardian, journalist Amelia Hill explores almshouses and the impact they are having on their residents. ‘Affordable and... Read More 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 « Previous 1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 23 Next »