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).

New home for new resident at Jesus Hospital almshouses, Canterbury

Case Study: Jesus Hospital refurbishment project If a charity does not have sufficient funds to carry our necessary works to...
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Seaside Day at Wyggestons

Some people really are charmed with good luck. When Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses put their first 'Seaside Day at Wyggestons'...
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AWARDS – The Almshouse Association Awards announced

Congratulations to The Almshouse Association Award winners The Awards Panel is delighted to announced the five recipients of this year’s...
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Restoration of Capel Almshouses

Case Study - restoration of Capel Almshouses dwelling The Capel Almshouses in Surrey were built in 1871, financed by the...
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New research reveals story of Bournville’s almshouses as they turn 125

Wonderful archive photographs and stories of what life was like in Bournville’s almshouses have been released to mark their 125th...
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Photo voltaic panels fitted to almshouses

Case Study: The Berry Housing Trust. Part of the service The Almshouse Association offers its member charities is to help...
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Almshouses in The Telegraph

The Almshouse Association was thrilled to see the article on almshouses, written by Arabella Youens published in The Telegraph on...
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Our Royal Patron King Charles III

The Almshouse Association is pleased and honoured to be able to announce that the office of King Charles III has...
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A new roof for the Farmer and Lemmion-Cannon Charity

Case Study: Farmer’s Row Almshouses – Roof Project Part of the service The Almshouse Association offers it’s member charities is...
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Almshouse resident and veteran attends DD celebrations

William Clemmey, Chief Officer of Municipal Charities in Stratford upon Avon writes: "We are so proud to have Phil Sweet...
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Celebrating 150th anniversary of almshouse charity in Crowborough

The Association's Head of Member Services, Julian Marczak was delighted to be at the 150th anniversary celebrations for the Mrs...
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Girton Town Charity welcomes HRH Duke of Gloucester

A glorious day for Girton Town Charity who welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester on Thursday 13 June 2024 for...
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