Showcasing a community-centred solution to the housing crisis
We were delighted to see almshouses featured in The One Show‘s segment on the shortage of social housing, which aired on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the almshouse charities, The Poland Trust (Surrey) and St Anne and St Johns Almshouses (Rutland), whose support was vital in making this collaboration with the BBC possible. After months of working closely with the production team, it was truly rewarding to see the feature come to life on screen.
” Safe, secure and independent”
The segment offered a powerful and uplifting portrayal of almshouses as part of the solution to the social housing crisis. It highlighted the strong sense of community, safety, and stability that almshouses provide for residents.
We were especially pleased to see both almshouses for older people and those supporting younger individuals represented, showcasing the intergenerational richness and diversity of these unique communities.
A sincere thank you also goes to the entire One Show team. It was a real pleasure to work with such a professional, thoughtful, and collaborative group.
We look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future.
To watch, please go The One Show – 05/08/25 (02:00 – 06:27)
[Above images are screenshots from the BBC Iplayer One Show]
posted 6 August 2025