Key Decisions made at the most recent Almshouse Association Board Meeting are posted on ‘Latest News’ on our website for all registered member charities to access.

At the Board Meeting held on 11th March 2020 at the NCVO in London, the following Key Decisions were made:

  1. Delegated authority was given to NP to cancel or continue events based on evidence at the time.
  2. The Board approved/adopted the Annual Accounts for 2019 and the Annual Report subject to minor amendments discussed.  The Board approved the letter of representation to Buzzacotts.
  3. Delegated authority was given to board members to register the name change from ’The National Association of Almshouses’ to ‘The Almshouse Association’ with the Charity Commission in advance of the filing with Companies House.
  4. Authority was given to recruit regional champions for 9 months and to roll out nationally in 2021.
  5. The new branding and logo was approved and endorsed by the Board. Roll out timing as CEO sees fit.
  6. Following demand for loans and grants exceeding funds budgeted the Board approved an increase in the budget available to provide restricted funds for the provision of loans up to £1,000,000 and grants up to £250,000 for 2020.

A record of all Key Decisions made at Board Meetings (from June 18 onwards) can be found in ‘Current Issues’.

Posted 14 April 2020