The Almshouse Association is delighted to announce that Christmas Fund gift vouchers will once again be available this year for almshouse residents* who are 90 years of age or older on 25th December 2025.
*almshouse residents of almshouse charities that are members of The Almshouse Association
The Christmas Fund was established over 70 years ago thanks to the generosity of Major Allnatt, a successful businessman and philanthropist. Working closely with Leonard Hackett, the Associationā€™s founding General Secretary, Major Allnatt wished to provide a small gift to almshouse residents each Christmas Eve. Remarkably, he chose to remain anonymous until his death in 1969.
Today, the Almshouse Association continues to honour his legacy. The funds he left have been carefully invested so that every year, almshouse charities can receive gift vouchers to distribute to their residents at Christmas.
An order form to request the Christmas vouchers can be found in the Autumn/Winter edition of the Almshouses Gazette, which is being sent to all member charities next week.
You can also download the form here to complete and return.
Please submit your completed form to the Almshouse Association via email or post by 21st November 2025 – THE WINDOW FOR SUBMITTING FORMS IS NOW CLOSED
Gift vouchers are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and will be sent to the member contact listed on your form, so they can be handed to residents on Christmas Eve. (Please note: The Almshouse Association will not send vouchers directly to residents.)
We love seeing photos of these heartwarming moments, as almshouse communities come together to celebrate the festive season so please keep sending them in.
posted 30 October 2025