The Almshouse Association 75th Annual General Meeting will be held via video conferencing on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11am.
As set out in our governing documents, the AGM covers a reflection on the activities of The Almshouse Association, the adoption of the Annual Report and accounts of the Association, the appointment/reappointment of trustees and auditors and ends with a presentation on future strategy.
The AGM is open to all member charities. Details on how to vote and join the AGM will be posted here when finalised.
- To vote, please click here (link to be added). Voting closes on Monday 22 June 2026
- On Thursday 25 June 2026 at 10.55 am, please click zoom link to the AGM here
DRAFT AGM 2026 AGENDA
- Reflection on 2025 – Willie Hartley Russell, Chairman of The Almshouse Association.
- Acceptance of the Minutes of the seventy-fourth Almshouse Association AGM held on 19 June 2025 at One Great George Street, London SW1, 9.45am – 10.30am. Click here to download
- Election of Board Members (Article 32 states that each Board member can serve for a maximum of three terms of three years then must retire and seek reappointment through voting procedure).
- Presentation and adoption of the 2025 Annual Report and Accounts.
- Appointment of auditors.
- Any Other Business.
- The next stage of the strategy – Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association.
posted 13 April 2026
📅 Thursday 7 May 2026, 10am – 1.30pm
📍 Tiverton Almshouse Trust, John Greenway Close, Tiverton, EX16 6JL
For full details, please click in the links below
📅 SPRING MEETING – Thursday 19 March 2026
📅 SUMMER MEETING – Thursday 16 July 2026
📅 AUTUMN MEETING – Thursday 19 Nov 2026
📍 Hosted by St John’s Hospital, Wilton at Sarum College in Salisbury Cathedral Close , SP1 2EE
The WAG is an informal, un-minuted networking group, aimed principally at the clerks and trustees of the smaller almshouse organisations in the Wiltshire, Somerset, Hampshire and Dorset area (say 40 units and below). Wardens are welcome to attend as well if they wish.
We meet at Sarum College in Salisbury Cathedral Close (SP1 2EE) from 13:00 – 16:00. A buffet lunch is provided on arrival. All attendees pay £15 (food and venue hire) on the day.
If you would like to join WAG, please email Nick Stiven (St John’s Hospital, Wilton) at stjohnswilton@outlook.com. A calling notice is emailed to all WAG members before each meeting, so we have an idea of numbers and the topics that members want to discuss.
📅 Thursday 7 May 2026
📍 Hosted by Tiverton Almshouses, Devon
More details to follow
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Short form library | 15 mins
This bitesize Project Management Essentials Training course guides users through the process of managing a project, learning what it means to be a Project Manager, and seeing things through from an initial idea to a final product. Barely over half of all project managers are certified, and without effective project management, larger-scale projects are likely to fail.
Learning outcomes
- Know what a project is and what a project manager does
- Understand the Project Management Triangle and how it can help you
- Learn the stages of a project and what you need to do throughout to make it a success
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- Section 1: Looks at the basics – what a project is, the project manager and the project management triangle to get users thinking about what it means to manage a project.
- Section 2: Looks at the five distinct stages every project goes through. Considers the project manager’s role at each stage and how they can keep the project moving forward towards success.
Project Manager Essentials Certificate
The course ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material and a printable certificate which includes your name, name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion and accreditations by recognised authorities.
To access your course
- When you click the below login button, you will be taken through to the Training login area.
- Type in your email address to log in, select the course you want to complete and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE – If this is the first time you have logged into the iHasco Online training area, you will be asked for your name, the name of your charity and Almshouse Association membership number. Please type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate.
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Short form library | 25 mins
This Delivering Bad News Training course has been designed to help the user gain actionable tips and strategies to deliver bad news in an effective and respectful way. The course is suitable across all industry sectors for any level of employee.
Learning outcomes
- Understand why delivering bad news skilfully is so important
- Understand how to “frame” a conversation to communicate kindly and effectively
- Have the skills to deliver bad news effectively and respectfully
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- Section 1: The opening section of the course breaks down the impact of delivering bad news and why its it important to frame the conversation.
- Section 2: This section looks at five actions that can help deliver bad news.
Delivering Bad News Certificate
The course ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material and a printable certificate which includes your name, name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion and accreditations by recognised authorities.
To access your course
- When you click the below login button, you will be taken through to the Training login area.
- Type in your email address to log in, select the course you want to complete and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE – If this is the first time you have logged into the iHasco Online training area, you will be asked for your name, the name of your charity and Almshouse Association membership number. Please type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate.
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55 mins | CPD accredited
This Dementia Awareness course offers the information you need to better understand the condition and the abundance of support and care that’s available.
It covers the signs, symptoms and different types of dementia; the impact that symptoms have on people physically, socially and emotionally; the responsibility of employers; the role of carers and community systems; and it offers practical guidance on how to live well with dementia.
COURSE CONTENTS
This training course is broken down into 3 sections:
SECTION 1
Raising
Awareness
The opening section of this
course looks at:
- what dementia is
- the main types of dementia
- the signs and symptoms
- and what its like to live with dementia.
SECTION 2
Dementia-Friendly Environments
The second section of this course, explores the things that someone can expect from their workplace if they are diagnosed with dementia, or if someone becomes a primary carer for a loved one.
SECTION 3
Living Well with
Dementia
The final section of this course offers guidance and practical tips on how to help a loved one or patient live well with dementia.
It guides on how to use different types of communication, prioritise meaningful activities, and protect someone’s power of choice.
Dementia Awareness Certificate
The course ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material and a printable certificate which includes your name, name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion and accreditations by recognised authorities.
To access your course
- When you click the below login button, you will be taken through to the Training login area.
- Type in your email address to log in, select the course you want to complete and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE – If this is the first time you have logged into the iHasco Online training area, you will be asked for your name, the name of your charity and Almshouse Association membership number. Please type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate.
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Short form library | 10 mins | CPD accredited
This bitesize online Communication Skills Training course helps staff build on their existing communication skills by providing guidance on initiating and responding to various forms of communication. It’s suitable for all levels of staff within any type of organisation.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the benefits of effective communication skills
- Understand how to eliminate communication roadblocks
- Build relationships that emphasise trust and respect
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- Section 1: Looks at what communication is, the communication circuit, how we all communicate and some of the barriers to effective communication we might face.
- Section 2: Looks at how people can overcome barriers to effective communication while at work. This will be broken down into 4 easy steps – active listening, use of non-verbal signals, staying calm and being assertive
Communication Skills Certificate
The course ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material and a printable certificate which includes your name, name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion and accreditations by recognised authorities.
To access your course
- When you click the below login button, you will be taken through to the Training login area.
- Type in your email address to log in, select the course you want to complete and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE – If this is the first time you have logged into the iHasco Online training area, you will be asked for your name, the name of your charity and Almshouse Association membership number. Please type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate.