The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact/requires action from member charities, with links to further information where applicable.
Our latest update can be found below and previous updates are listed at the end of the page.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
- Voluntary and Community Frontline Sector (VCFS) Support Grant – Members may be interested in applying for the VCFS Support Grant which looks to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
There are a number of objectives which the scheme looks to achieve and should prove useful for almshouses who help to prevent homelessness while also working with partners across the communities they serve.
The prospectus for the grant can be found here.
Energy and Environment
- Government announces Β£288m Green Heat Network Fund – Public, private and third-sector applicants in England can bid for a share of the Green Heat Network Fund. Unlike gas boilers where heat is generated in individual homes, heat networks see heat generated at a single central source and then distributed to multiple buildings via pipes.
This fund may prove a useful opportunity for members who are looking to heat multiple homes in a more sustainable way. However, guidance suggests that this might be a more appropriate fund for those that have already made some progress towards creating a network or expanding an existing one. Further funds for this will be made available until at least December 2024.
More information can be found here.
CORONAVIRUS
- The Almshouse Association continues to monitor developments with coronavirus and will provide further updates when necessary. As of Thursday February 24th, all remaining Covid-19 restrictions have largely been removed.
- It is still recommended that you isolate at home if you test positive.
- Government guidance can be found by clicking on the links below:
RECORD OF 2021/22 Policy and Governance updates:
Posted 7 March 21