Almshouse Consortium Limited Press Release
There is great news in the housing world as the Government has announced
details of the next Affordable Housing Programme, providing grants to providers
of affordable housing, including Almshouse Charities. The new programme will
support projects across England from 2021 – 2026.
In a statement by the Housing Minister, Robert Jenrick, plans were
unveiled for a new affordable housing programme. This new grant funding is
expected to deliver an additional 180,000 affordable homes.
Significantly, the Government announcement makes particular reference to almshouses which builds on the heightened recognition of the understanding and appreciation of the role and uniqueness of almshouses.
Whilst generally the funding is targeted at the construction of new
homes, significantly for almshouses the government are offering grant for
projects which involve remodelling existing properties.
One route to grant is through the Almshouse Consortium Ltd which has been in operation for 12 years enabling almshouse charities to access grants from Homes England. To date ACL has secured in excess of ÂŁ20 Million grant funds for almshouses developing new build projects, remodelling or refurbishing existing Almshouses and works closely with The Almshouse Association in support of its aims.
The Almshouse Consortium Ltd holds preferred partner status
with Homes England (the Government Agency) for the delivery of schemes under
the affordable housing programmes and can help you access grant if you are
thinking of bringing a project forward.Â
Sean Stafford, Programme Manager at the Almshouse Consortium Ltd explains:
The new funding is very welcome. The scale of funding available is significant; the highest amount for the past few decades. There are clear routes which enable almshouses to access this funding for either building new homes or remodelling existing homes. It will not cover single investment items; say replacement of the heating system but it will contribute to many, many schemes.
Kathy Green, Programme Manager adds:
The Almshouse Consortium has been accessing such grants for 12 years now and has secured over ÂŁ20Million of grant funding. We would encourage almshouses to contact us to discuss whether there is scope to attract grant to support their ambitions.
The Government will release a timescale for grant requests which for initial applications is likely to be the end of November 2020, although this is yet to be confirmed.
If you have a project which you are considering requesting grant support for would like to get in contact with ACL, their contact details have been listed below:
Sue Holden the Almshouse Consortium Administrator by email to acltabitha@gmail.com or on 07464 021046Â
Sean Stafford on sean@saffercooper.com or 07714 255520.
Kathy Green on kathy.green.projects@gmail.com or 07940 590173
Posted 30 Sept 20