…accessible parts of the building produced a schedule of works to the value of £154K to be spread over the next ten years. Of particular concern was the lack of…
…project started by consulting a local architect to advise on how the dwellings might be refurbished. His estimate to remodel the living space and act as Clerk of Works ran…
The Building Safety Act (BSA) received Royal Assent in April and brings in a number of new provisions for the build environment following the Grenfell Tower fire. The BSA works…
…existing Almshouses and works closely with The Almshouse Association in support of its aims. The Almshouse Consortium Ltd holds preferred partner status with Homes England (the Government Agency) for the…
…review carefully, including how selecting licensing works for local communities and charitable organisations. Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth Recap on Almshouse Association Campaign for Exemption On 20th June 2018, the Almshouse…
…in terms of exceeding timescales – (YES proportionate to size). Q.24 – “Small net cost” implications of timescales. – (NO – emergency repairs at short notice cost more, especially if…
…The renovations the charity is seeking planning permission for to improve the layout and quality of accommodation on offer involve almost all internal works. Plans include making the dwellings more…
…established. Our members will be aware that as a movement we face a number of challenges in the years ahead including net zero obligations and trustee recruitment. Events such as…
…Two trustees visited the plumbing supplier’s showroom (Banbury Heating & Plumbing) to choose flooring, tiles, sanitary ware, shower systems and taps. Only two changes were made being the colour of…
…they do not have sufficient funds to carry out necessary works to their almshouses. St Mary’s Church Homes needed to replace the windows in their almshouses and were given an…
An article on almshouses by The Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips has been published in this month’s LCR magazine, produced by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). NALC works…
…works closely with the chair to enable the smooth running of matters relating to the almshouses. Usually this involves maintenance and day to day running of the almshouses as well…
…almshouses” makes it a grand total of “100 not out”. Robin Walker, Worcester MP and Worcester Mayor Adrian Gregson, with Paul Griffith MBE, Chairman of the Charity, together with the…
…Patron as the Almshouse Association). Before his appointment at King’s, he held NHS consultant appointments in North Humberside and Cardiff and prior training and research posts in General Medicine and…
…areas of Wellbeing, Housing and Fuel Poverty. At The Almshouse Association Jo deals works closely with Susan and Danielle, dealing with member enquiries and providing tailor made support where needed. …
…The building is listed Grade II and in a conservation area. It was understood that major structural works would be required. The almshouses had very tiny kitchens and inadequate heating…
…start rebuilding the city. At The Almshouse Association Angela works as Office Manager/PA to Nick Phillips, CEO. Her role is both diverse and demanding but extremely rewarding and enjoyable. In…
…support for so many people” Simon Smith – Simon became Clerk to The Visitors, Jesus Hospital Charity in 2006. The charity dates back to the 1600s and provides…
…Enterprise and Regeneration Limited (PEARL). PEARL is a joint venture company formed of the Pendle Council and Barnfield Investments Limited. Barnfield, the building contractor for the project, is a large…
…project included seven single storey almshouses at an existing almshouse development with extensive external works and landscaping. Each property has an area of flower beds for the residents to maintain…
This new Award is for charities that have encouraged residents to take part in community projects such as gardening. Five charities were presented with this Award for 2018. . Hammersmith…
…and the Gardens and People Award. 2018 Almshouse Association Award for Excellence & Inspiration The Almshouse Association Awards Committee selected the following charities to receive this Award. . Worcester Municipal…
…converted to provide 4 larger dwellings. The building is listed Grade II and in a conservation area. It was understood that major structural works would be required. The almshouses had…