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).

Devon Regional Meeting

A full house at the Devon Regional Meeting with local trustees, clerks and Chairs gathering together from all over the...
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Richmond Charities making headlines

Richmond Charities almshouses feature in Civil Society and in the |UK Property Forum Great to see our member almshouse charity,...
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Earl of Southampton Trust opens more almshouses

In September 2024, the Earl of Southampton Trust enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating the official opening two new almshouses. A...
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Almshouse resident Phil Sweet celebrates 100th birthday!

Many Happy Returns of the Day from The Almshouse Association Phil! Municipal Charities celebrated Phil Sweet’s 100th Birthday Party on...
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Almshouse friends tour Morden College

Our Friends Tour of Morden College Unveils a Rich Tapestry of History On a crisp and sunny October morning in...
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Association website – 77% more visitors after BBC interview

Almshouses on BBC Morning Live: 'Retired and Renting' The almshouse movement is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; hardly a day...
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The Weedons Almshouse Charity celebrate 400 years

On Saturday 14 September 2024, CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips joined the trustees and Clerk at the Weedons...
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The James Charities: New almshouse development underway

Last month, The James Charities marked the start of their significant redevelopment project with a ground breaking ceremony. The charity,...
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Inspiring the next philanthropists

The almshouse movement is experiencing a long overdue renaissance with heightened media attention and, as we look ahead to the...
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Case Study: William Holmes Almshouses

Trustees tackle the damp impacting the lives of residents - updated 2 October 2024 William Holmes Almshouses were provided with...
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Celebration of 750 years at The Hospital of St Bartholomew in Hythe, Kent

St Bartholomew’s Day, 24th August 2024 - The trustees of The Hospitals of St Bartholomew & St John almshouse in...
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Trustees and Clerks Shrewsbury Seminar

The Almshouse Association Trustees and Clerks Seminar on 4 September 2024 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire was attended by an enthusiastic and...
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