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).

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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Almshouse resident and D Day veteran attends RBL Service of Remembrance

D Day Veteran Phil Sweet is attending the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance to mark D-Day 80, at the...
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Richmond Charity helps raise the profile of almshouses

Promoting the almshouse brand is so important for the future success and stability of the almshouse movement. Here at The...
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Grand Opening of Appleby Blue almshouses

Hugh Graham, Senior Property Writer for The Times attends the opening of the Appleby Blue almshouses. "Not only am I...
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Case Study: The Frances Geering Almshouses

Case Study Phase 1, part 1: Drainage works, replacement windows and replastering, In the early part of 2024, The Frances...
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Construction work begins on new almshouses in Gosport

A groundbreaking ceremony in Gosport has marked the start of construction on a new Thorngate Churcher Trust development of homes...
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Behind the blue doors..

To mark the 200th anniversary of Trinity Homes Almshouse in Brixton, photographer Jim Grover stepped inside to meet some of...
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Pickering and Ferens Homes share preview of new development

The Almshouse Association was delighted when Pickering and Ferens Homes (PFH) shared a preview of their latest development of almshouses...
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St John’s open 15 new almshouses

21st March 2024 | Hampshire Chronicle YEARS of planning and months of hard work finally paid off as 15 new...
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