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).

A 350-year legacy in Worminghall

Worminghall, a village of nearly 600 people on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border, is home to almshouses founded in 1675 through the...
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Almshouses mark legacy of Amy Louisa Robinson

Amy Louisa Robinson Charity, St Albans celebrates 50th anniverssary This September marked a golden milestone for the Amy Louisa Robinson...
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Case Study: Refurbishment of Sheppard’s Almshouses

A case study on the refurbishment project of Sheppard’s Almshouses in Amport, Hampshire. The Almshouse Association provided a £100,000 loan...
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A Summer Celebration at Dame Alice Leigh’s Almshouse

In 2025, Dame Alice Leigh’s Almshouse marked 431 years since its first residents arrived in 1594. To celebrate this remarkable...
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MP visits award-winning almshouse development

Cambridge charity, Girton Town Charity (GTC), hosted a visit from its local MP on Thursday 28th August to showcase its...
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A century of care in St Day

WJ Mills Cottages Trust celebrates 100th anniversary with a Cornish feast and unveiling of commemorative plaque One hundred years ago,...
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From bequest to build: the journey of Elbourn Memorial Housing Trust

CASE STUDY: How a village trust partnered with developers, overcame challenges and delivered new homes In 2023 South Cambridgeshire District...
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Paul Mullis: Does size matter?

Durham Aged Miners Housing Association (DAMHA) CEO and Almshouse Association Board Trustee, Paul Mullis recently posted a great blog on...
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Five centuries on: a new orchard for Roger Reede almshouses

On 8th July 2025, residents, trustees and guests were joined by the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Sue Ospreay, to celebrate...
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Pilgrimage of compassion to support almshouses and elderly Ukrainians

The Bishop of Bath and Wells is joining a big fundraising walk for Wells Almshouse Charity and Humanity & Inclusion...
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The James Charities: new almshouse development on track for Christmas opening

In October 2024, we had the great pleasure of reporting on the start of The James Charities’ major redevelopment in...
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Founders Day at St John’s Foundation

This June, St John's Foundation in Bath were thrilled to gather for their annual Founders Day, an uplifting tradition that...
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