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 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... Read More 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... Read More 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... Read More 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... Read More Chairman joins Leander Almshouses’ 100-Year Celebration July 2025 - Willie Hartley Russell, Chairman of The Almshouse Association, visited the Leander Almshouses in Manningtree, Essex, to mark... Read More Almshouse resident Kay turns 102! On Friday, 22 August 2025, Kay (Catherine) Simmonds, a resident of Bedford Morison and Cordery Almshouse Charity for 17 years,... Read More Almshouses featured on BBC’s The One Show Showcasing a community-centred solution to the housing crisis We were delighted to see almshouses featured in The One Show's segment... Read More John Higgott’s Almshouses embracing sustainability in a historic setting Case Study: An Almshouse Association loan for £50,000 supports the re-roofing of John Higgott's Almshouses, together with installation of solar... Read More 81-year-old St John’s resident takes on Bath Abbey abseil for charity On Saturday 14th June, 81-year-old Carolyn Stevens, a resident at St John’s Foundation in Bath, took on the thrilling ‘Leap... Read More One becomes two! A fresh start at College Walk July 2025 Cutbush and Corrall Charity, Maidstone, Kent There was a sense of excitement and community spirit in the air... Read More Real stories, real impact: will you introduce us? Help us share the magic of almshouses We'd love your help in highlighting the incredible difference almshouse living can make... Read More Fun in the Sun at the Chubbs Almshouses July 2025 Garden Party brings joy to all The tranquil gardens of the Chubbs Almshouses in Crewkerne were filled with... Read More « Previous 1 2 3 4 … 23 Next »