The latest edition of Housing Today features The Almshouse Association’s CEO, Nick Phillips, who is calling for greater recognition of the role that small charity housing providers play in addressing the housing crisis.
“Small charity housing is getting a raw deal and yet supporting so many people in need,” he says. “The charity housing sector delivers in a way that the social housing and private sector cannot, and it is time they were recognised for their great contribution to the wellbeing of the individual and the communities they serve.”
Despite their unique ability to meet local needs, smaller housing charities are too often overlooked in national debates and policy solutions. Phillips argues that government must do more to ensure these providers have the legislative backing and resources to grow.
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posted 22 September 2025