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).

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 £50,000 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 £80,000 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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New almshouses in High Wycombe

Two new almshouses officially opened in High Wycombe Article published in Bucks Free Press, 1st December, by Elizabeth Scott The...
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Case Study: United Charities of Romaldkirk

Project to convert cottages set to start in 2020 celebrates completion in 2024 The United Charities of Romaldkirk received a...
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Derelict stables become new almshouses in Melton Mowbray

Hudson's and Storer's Almshouses Almshouse Association Trustee and Chair of The Leonard Hackett Memorial Trust, Tricia Scouller, recently attended the...
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Wyggestons Christmas Fayre

Festive fun for everyone who attended the Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouse Charity Christmas Fayre in November 2024. We were delighted...
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Southwark Charities planning more almshouses

Southwark News: Southwark charity to double almshouse capacity offering modern homes to over 150 pensioners by 2030by Herbie Russell,  3rd October...
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Housing LIN Case Study: More’s Meadow

Written by Rowan Haysom, Director at Haysom Ward Miller Architects, this Housing LIN Case Study (No. 174) highlights the More’s...
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