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).

Walton Charity: homes for key workers

Walton Charity Expands Affordable Homes to Local Key Workers In an impactful step towards tackling the local housing crisis, Walton...
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Members Day 2025 – a spectacular celebration

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Members Day 2025 such a memorable and meaningful event! We are...
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Brother John completes his epic trip

85-Year-Old 'Brother on a Bus' returns from his UK-Wide Public Transport Challenge WINCHESTER, UK – On 1st May 2025, John...
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St John’s Foundation, Bath: We’ve still got it!

St John's Foundation in Bath has shared a wonderful video they've had put together celebrating their residents. In 90 short...
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Historic Derbyshire almshouse secures Section 106 funding

CASE STUDY: Preserving heritage, embracing sustainability: How a 16th-Century Derbyshire almshouse charity secured Section 106 funding and modernised for a...
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Preparations for new almshouses begin

A Legacy Reimagined: New almshouses rise from the heart of Budleigh’s Historic ‘Shandford’ In a world where small acts of...
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Local children and almshouse residents gather for ‘bun day’ in Bedworth

A joyous story on Birmingham Live website as Nicholas Chamberlain Charities celebrates its founders day with the whole town! More...
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Perry Almshouses Case Study: Window Replacement in Grade II Listed Building

The Almshouse Association recently approved a loan of £25,013 to the Perry Almshouses to support the replacement of kitchen single...
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The Times recognises Gosport almshouse charity as one of UK’s Best Places to Work

Gosport housing charity Thorngate Churcher Trust has been recognised in the prestigious Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work list for...
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Bette celebrates her 100th birthday!

Barnstaple Almshouses celebrated Bette Palmer’s 100th Birthday on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at the Royal & Fortescue Hotel in Barnstaple. ...
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Social and charitable housing providers empower residents to drive change

Six Midlands-based social and charitable housing providers have joined forces to give residents a stronger voice, including Broadening Choices for...
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Gosport charity gets residents in the VE Day spirit

Residents of Thorngate Churcher Trust came together in a heartwarming celebration to commemorate VE Day, with events taking place at...
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