…who can demonstrate that the contractor will start work on cladding remediation by 31 March next year Online forms must be completed by 31 December 2020 to be considered Trustees…
…specific adult social care settings: testing for adult care homes testing for extra care and supported living settings testing for homecare staff testing for personal assistants testing for day care…
…(England) Regulations 2021, which come into force at the end of the month, with effect from 1 October 2021 all the extended Notice periods brought in by the emergency regulations are removed,…
…outlines the government’s plans to reach net zero by 2050. This includes: Funding from April 2022 for heat pumps through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Phasing out new natural gas boilers…
…online or by telephone Reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission Keeping people safe It is also worth noting that the Charity Commission’s contact centre remains open Mon – Fri,…
…local authorities about a range of circumstances which make non-compliance with rent requirements more likely to happen, in advance of the new Rent Standard coming into force on 1 April…
…groups will need to complete an eligibility checker on the Community Led Homes website. If eligible, groups will be emailed an online grant application form. Wales A new standard for…
…of the responses received to the consultation. Any changes that may be made to the Accounting Direction will come into force for accounting periods commencing 1 January 2022. Members who…
…Safety Act – The Secretary of State confirmed that the Fire Safety Act will commence shortly. When the act comes into force, it will extend fire safety responsibilities to cover…
…original barn to increase by 25%. Please note that the above list is not exhaustive. Abel comments “As usual, we expect that if the proposed changes succeed, they will come…
…of the original cottages, incorporating the highest standard of modern living, all set within the traditional almshouse quadrangle format. Shrewsbury Drapers’ Almshouses – Drapers Place After rising to a number…
Almshouses have played an important role in social housing for over a thousand years. They are the result of a bequest and of social activism, with the original benefactors keen…
…questions and comfort breaks. The interview can be in person or online and will include questions on: personal experiences of loneliness role of technology in measuring loneliness preferences for data…
…Claim Pension Credit by 10 December and score extra £300 Those who apply before the deadline could qualify for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit…
…spread the cost of a TV licence, these include monthly or quarterly direct debits, or a TV Licensing payment card (which enables customers to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly online,…
…from HMRC between 10 and 19 November 2023 Click here for link to full details Net Zero by 2050 PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path…
…authority to grant a residential lease to a charity employee for a short periodic or fixed term tenancy The following provisions are expected to come into force by the end…
…behalf. Please contact Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org with any evidence you would like to submit. Fire Safety Act 2021 comes into force – On May 16th the Fire Safety Act…
The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact / requires action from our member charities, with links to further information…
…decarbonise the 2.7 million homes owned by housing associations by 2050. Yesterday’s announcement of an extra £6bn for energy efficiency measures is a welcome and necessary step from the government….
…and Governance updates: P&G update: 7.03.22| P&G update: 28.02.22 | Policy and Governance update: 7.2.22 | Policy & Governance update: 31.01.22 | Policy & Governance update: 17.01.22 | Policy &…
…is a new way for trustees and charity contacts to access the Charity Commission’s online services. It can also be used by other people you have authorised, such as your…
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…
…publishes new guidance on changes to Charites Act – The Charity Commission has published new guidance on changes to the Charities Act which came into force on October 31st. These…
The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact / requires action from our member charities, with links to further information…
…April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Eligibility for Energy Bills Discount Scheme As with the original scheme, the new scheme will be available to everyone on a non-domestic contract including:…
…of the changes that are due to come into effect spring 2023, others came into force on 31 October 2022. The final set of changes are due to come into…
…For example, you will need to ensure that your governing documents allow for online meetings if you have found these to be more convenient during the pandemic. Charity Commission guidance…
…earlier this year in the wake of the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, which will force social landlords to fix damp and mould within strict time limits. “Today’s new…
News summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact and/or requires action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable. Government introduces Energy Prices…
£3 million available for charities and community groups through Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme Deadline for applications: 5pm on 30th January 2023 The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress…
…Gloucester, the charity has also purchased two additional properties for beneficiaries – one in Cirencester for a couple, and one in Gloucester for a family. The original Scheme was for…
The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that we have added three new online training courses to our website course library. With many of us are working from home, you…
…The architecture of Mae’s building imbues the new social and gathering spaces with many of the same values that inspired the design of the original buildings. They share a sense…
…were built in the 1960s and have since been updated with central heating, double glazing and an extra fire exit. In latter years the board has comprised 4-6 trustees, and…
…I do not think nearly enough is known about the value almshouses make to society. With 35,000 people being part of that community, it is a great force and I…
New ecologically friendly almshouses offer more than a roof over residents heads. CEO Nick Phillips attended the official opening of four new almshouses at Jesse Mary Almshouses in Cheltenham on…
From: Homes England Published 19 January 2022 Set up in 1918 by Robert Buchanan in memory of his son Alan who died in World War I, the Buchanan Trust has…
…highlights the challenges the sector faces going forward. The Smith Institute and The Almshouse Association hosted an online event on 11th October 2022 to mark the launch of a new…
…He wants the building to “force the generations to come together so they can live and commune”, with plans for a cookery school which will be promoted to youth organisations…
…continue to operate as charities providing valuable social housing at a local level, with residents being offered a home based on the terms of the gift of the original benefactor…
…the labouring poor of Towcester”. The Sponne and Bickerstaffe charities were merged in 1782 and other bequests of land and money were received over the years. The original almshouses were…
…were forced to abandon face-to-face service provision in March 2020, along with the camaraderie and support offered by office life. Many moved service provision and core operations online, while others…
The Almshouse Association held a webinar on ‘Making Changes to your governing document’ in partnership with the Charity Commission on Wednesday 28th October 20. The webinar was fully booked with…
…people live longer in almshouses. This study, based on an original report carried out with Whitely Village in Surrey*, highlighted that women did indeed live longer in an almshouse. The…
…reduction of rising damp AFTER: The finished room.Walls insulated, new electrics and (led lighting), original (154-year-old) doors, carpeted and decorated throughout. LPG Central Heating provided. Cloak room “in preparation”. The…
…are due to come into force in early 2024 and links to their updated guidance for the changes that came into force on 14 June 2023 and 31 October 2022….
We have some wonderful photos coming in from our members of their Coronation celebrations! Above and below, residents, trustees, family and guests were joined by the Mayor of Newbury, Councillor…
…are uniquely protected. They are the oldest charities and the oldest form of community housing going back 1,000 years even to the original 7 of acts mercy that include giving…
Almshouses and their benefactors have a rich and diverse history. John Morewood of the Herts Advertiser takes us on a journey of discovery into the life of the Dowager Duchess…