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).

St Albans Times publishes a wonderful piece on almshouses

03 Mar 2025, Posted at 14:43 in Feature, St Albans St Albans’ almshouses: the oldest form of social housing Dotted around St Albans...
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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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Christmas Legacy: gifts to 693 residents

Each Christmas, The Almshouse Association takes great joy in sending gift vouchers to almshouse residents aged 90 and above, a...
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Case Study: The Almshouse Charity of Sir John Offley

The Almshouse Charity of Sir John Offley was awarded a ÂŁ50,000 loan from The Almshouse Association rolling fund in the...
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Case Study: Thomas White Cottage Homes

Replacement of deteriorated sash windows and frames The Almshouse Association provided Thomas White Cottage Homes with a ÂŁ80,000 loan towards...
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Garden room for Hedger’s residents

Formal Opening of Hedger’s Almshouses New Garden Room – August 2024 Hedger's Almshouses (founded in 1797) have been in Merrow...
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CEO Guest Speaker at Weavers Charter Dinner

Worshipful Company of Weavers Charter Dinner In December 2024, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, had the honour of...
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Residents come together for community Christmas lunch

Almshouse residents came together to enjoy a festive lunch last week at the Chantry House provided by the Henley Municipal...
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