At The Almshouse Association’s 75th Anniversary Garden Party, held on 8th September 2021 at Bucklebury House in Berkshire, our Chair, Elizabeth Fathi was honoured to be able to introduce a very special video message from HRH The Prince of Wales, who has been the Royal Patron of The Almshouse Association since 1992 and instigated the annual Patron’s Award to recognise outstanding almshouse projects in 2000.
” Ladies and Gentlemen, the 75th anniversary of The Almshouse Association is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all the member charities and the work of the Association over the decades. For this reason, I am only so very sorry I am unable to join you in person during your celebrations, but I will be thinking of you and raising a toast to you all!
Now, as Patron of The Almshouse Association since 1992, I know from my many visits to almshouses that your work in managing these extraordinary homes is of such great value, not only to the residents, but also the local community and to the wider society…”
Please click here to watch the video of HRH The Prince of Wales.
Posted 29 September 2021