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).

May Day at Chubbs Almshouses: Song, sunshine, and celebration

On May Day, residents, trustees, and friends of Chubbs Almshouses in Crewkerne, Somerset gathered at 9am to celebrate the changing...
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From Struggle to Strength: how the Association helped revive Clear Cottages

As the Clear Cottages almshouses celebrate their centenary, Mavis Howard shares their remarkable story - a journey from near-closure to...
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Case Study 2: The Frances Geering Almshouses

Phase 1, Part 2 The Frances Geering Almshouse Charity in Harwell, Oxfordshire received a £50,000 loan from The Almshouse Association...
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HRH receives warm welcome at The Richmond Charities new almshouses

On a glorious spring morning in April, The Richmond Charities had the honour of welcoming a very distinguished guest to...
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New resident enjoys refurbished almshouse in Abergwyngregyn

Case Study: The Almshouse Association recently awarded Abergwyngregyn Almshouses a £10,000 grant to support their refurbishment project. If a charity...
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Lambourn’s almshouse development

The PennyPost publication covers the areas of Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Lambourn, Downlands, Burghfield, Marlborough and Wantage and it has been...
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Dr Radcliffe’s Almshouses given new lease of life

Case Study: New side porches for Dr Radcliffe's Almshouses, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire If a charity does not have sufficient...
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Walton Charity almshouse marks 250 years

2024 marked 250 years since the first recorded Walton Charity almshouse. The charity itself, however, has been in existence for...
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Historic almshouses leading the way in affordable, community-focused housing solutions

Roz Savage, ocean rower and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds recently visited St John’s Hospital Almshouses in Cirencester to...
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Association loan supports refurbishment of two Shrivenham almshouses

Case Study: Viscountess Barrington Homes for Disadvantaged Ex-service Personnel If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry out...
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Almshouses feature in Cheshire Life magazine

On a bright October morning in 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined Cheshire Life for a visit...
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From Demolition to Renewal

Two new almshouses in Bedworth revitalise Nicholas Chamberlaine's legacy. On 6 November 2024, Jane Corrigan, Chairman of the Nicholas Chamberlaine’s...
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