Sometimes a small grant can make a big difference. Trustees at the Old Windsor United Charities (Penny Royal Almshouses) were worried about the rising cost of energy and the impact…
…of all the hard work put in by our volunteers year after year, but also I hope that it will make us better known locally, and encourage a more diverse…
…social homes lost last year, as over a million households sit on waiting lists” SHELTER 26 Jan 2023 New government figures released today reveal a net loss of 14,100 social homes in England, as demolitions and sales far outstripped the…
…the Regulators view of the most significant sources of risk to providers’ ongoing compliance with their regulatory standards. The Regulator acknowledges that the focus over the past year was inevitably…
…Essex Life magazine and online on 29th June 2022, Denise explores the almshouses dotted around Essex, finds out more about the long history of almshouses and who lives in them…
…an awareness of health and safety legislation and risk management, and strong IT and database skills. You will also be a completer finisher who can support process improvement and deliver…
…the Charity Responsibility for certain health and safety and fire safety procedures and records Be alert to potential Safeguarding cases working with the Clerk, and raise online safeguarding reports to…
…their community cohesion. The Almshouse Association believes that we have at least part of the solution to this problem. Almshouses are a one thousand year old answer to an age…
…structures, members should consult their governing documents for guidance on how meetings can be held. At this difficult time it would be best to consult your governing documents regarding allowing…
…maximum 7.7% for social housing rent increases ( i.e. the September CPI (6.7%) + 1% = 7.7%) from April 2024. Annual adjustment of formula rent Every year, the annual September…
…Jennifer Tolhurst were welcomed by The Almshouse Association CEO, Nick Phillips and introduced to supporters, trustees and residents of the St Mary Magdalen almshouses who are celebrating their 900 year…
…year anniversary and to present the Patron’s Awards for 2016 and 2017. The event took place on Monday 10th December at Sycamore House in London. HRH arrived at 2pm and…
35 mins | CPD accredited |IOSH approved This online Risk Assessment training is designed to help organisations comply with Health and Safety regulations, as well as learn to and carry out structured risk…
…with 140 properties across ten estates in Richmond and Twickenham. Last year, Age UK found two million pensioners lived in poverty, a 31% increase from 2013/14 and in 2018, the charity found 2,500 people…
Government Opens Consultation on Responsible Investment Guidance for Charities The majority of almshouse charities hold investments and must review these periodically to ensure they are offering the best returns for…
…and welfare of Fentham Green residents, to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the Fentham Green residences and that Health & Safety procedures and plans are adhered to. Assist the…
…seven almshouse charity partners: United St Saviour’s Charity, The Whiteley Homes Trust, Sir Josiah Mason Trust, Bristol Charities, Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA), Legacy East Almshouse Partnership (LEAP) and…
…the prediction for September to be over 10%. Almshouse RPs are normally allowed to raise their WMCs by CPI + 1% each year, this would likely result in an increase…
…holding “linked charities”. Please contact us for guidance if you are looking into merging or linking your charities. . Charities can merge by either: one charity taking over another’s work…
…the almshouse movement, threats and opportunities together with an update on The Almshouse Association 10 year strategy. Other speakers gave details of their own challenges and Colin Tomlinson and Peter…
…– 3rd Jan 2020 The Telegraph – 4th Jan 2020 The Mail online – 6th Jan 2020 The Telegraph Letters Page – 6th Jan 2020 Note: The Association does not…
…1990s. What is RAAC? RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete. The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has noted that: ‘Although called “concrete”, RAAC is very different from traditional…
…last year will next month be celebrating their 1 year anniversary. Of which all four have been inhabited by veteran beneficiaries, gleaning the benefits of what the Trust has to…
…days of the year. Shorter opening hours between November – March. *We expect all candidates to be aware of the weekend working hours with early openings and late lock ups….
…fire risk in flats and shared housing, particularly focusing on cladding, fire doors, other fire safety measures and problems with flats under 11 meters tall. Participants were critical of the…
…rural and remote areas of the UK. Members may wish to consider responding if they have difficulties accessing good quality broadband for work and for residents. Health and Safety Shielding…
…any form of insulation. It also covers the safety of external wall systems (including spandrel panels and balconies), smoke control systems, fire doors and what short-term measures should be put…
…Charity Commission. This is more than double the number which missed the deadline last year, when around 6,000 were late filing. Charities with financial years ending on 31 March –…
…should be taken before January 25th. Spending Review/LHA Freeze – The Chancellor made a number of announcements during the annual Spending Review. This year the review only provides funding to…
…£5,000 grant scheme available to homes and businesses affected by flooding in the last year. The Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme will be extended by nine months to take into…
…some specific aspects of the planning system. The Committee will report by the end of the year and make recommendations to the Government. Regulator of Social Housing Corporate Plan 2021-2024…
…“biggest improvements to building safety in nearly 40 years”. Changes include: The creation of a new Building Safety Regulator A new duty holder system will be implemented in every building,…
…With this in mind let us know what support we can offer when considering improvements to progress of almshouses in the 21st Century. Building Safety Charter – Following on from…
…Housing Ombudsman has published its Business Plan 2021-22, which outlines the next steps to grow and improve its service that builds on changes introduced over the last year. The subscription…
…COVID-related protections. This continues the situation of the last 18 months which the Almshouse Association has encouraged our Welsh members to follow as best practice. Exemptions from the rule in…
…More information can be found here. The Budget 2021 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced this year’s budget with a number of housing announces included this year. These include: £1.8bn…
…here. Property and Planning – April 2020 Summary Necessary building safety improvements can continue. MHCLG, mayors and local leaders have pledged to ensure vital building safety improvements can continue during…
…settings, in England. This guidance is useful to any almshouse charities who have any sort of care role over their residents. Health and safety – May 20 Summary Gas safety:…
…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…
…2019 to 2020: social rented sector, which reports on the characteristics and circumstances of social renters in England. Building Safety Bill – The Building Safety Bill has been published (explanatory notes). The…
…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…
…Disabled Facilities Grant, worth £573 million in 2021 to 2022 extend disabled tenants’ rights on accessibility ensure the safety of disabled people in buildings, for when there are emergencies Building…
…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…
……..Support Almshouses – Community-led, Truly Affordable Housing For Your Community…… Is Boris’s new white paper, “Planning for the Future”, good news for those needing affordable homes? In sentiment, it looks…
…a welcome addition to the area. Incorporating innovative designs inspired by resident feedback, the development will be completed by late Summer this year. “We are committed to building as many…
…pair of quality gardening gloves and £20 Dobbies Voucher, courtesy of Dobbies Garden Centre. Thank you to everyone who participated and watch out for another competition next year! posted 21…
…almshouses as well as the 75th Anniversary of The Almshouse Association this year. Built and conveyed in 1851 by a local benefactress, Mary Anne Jones, the Perry Almshouses have housed…
…to receive the Patron’s Award for 2017. The Davenport Homes, Solihull 12 brand new one bedroom cottages with landscaping, car parking and improved access – replicating the best design elements…
…to support generation after generation of local people in housing need, so it has been fitting that during our 75th year, The Almshouse Association has been having conversations about the…
The Sir Josiah Mason Trust sent us in some absolutely fabulous photographs of the parties they held as part of the Association 75th anniversary year. Residents at Mason Cottages Over…