Following extensive dealings with Homes England, the Almshouse Consortium Ltd has managed to secure £5.85 million of grant funding to support 12 almshouse charities undertake remodelling and new build project in the coming years.
Building on previous grant awards totalling £12 million, this latest allocation demonstrates the level of trust and understanding which has been built up with Homes England staff regards the vital role almshouses play as part of the larger housing picture nationally.
Almshouse Consortium Ltd is open to conversations from any other almshouse charities who may have ideas regards remodelling or new build projects. Programme Managers Saffer Cooper Ltd and Kathy Green have vast experience in dealings with Homes England on grant funding issues and will be pleased to give advice.
Kathy Green stated “We are fortunate to have a number of key members of staff at Homes England who understand the vital role that almshouses play in their local community. They are sympathetic and always willing to listen. Our track record of delivering what we promise stands us in good stead. We do all we can to protect and cherish this relationship”.
Sean Stafford from Saffer Cooper added “Quite often it’s a case of nothing ventured nothing gained. Whether almshouses are big or small, Registered or not Registered, if they have ideas regards remodelling or new build then it is worth a conversation”.
Homes England will not cover investment works such as replacement of heating systems, changing windows, reroofing etc., these are the responsibility of the individual almshouse charity, but anything which constitutes remodelling will be looked at favourably. Almshouses are in a unique bracket of those who still receive funding for this purpose.
For further information, please contact Sean@saffercooper.com 0161 804 2222 or kathy.green.projects@gmail.com 01225 865573