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Registered Providers Network Meeting

…would just like a recap on the discussions that took place. If you have any suggestions for future meetings, please do get in touch via jackbaldan@almshouses.org. Posted 25 August 22…

Registered Providers Network

…any suggestions for discussions at future meetings, then please get in touch with Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org. A recording of the session can be found here. Posted 26 May 22…

Regional Meetings

…your experiences and success stories with this new process. If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to gerryharmon@almshouses.org. Your input will help…

Progress report from Buchanan Trust

…have been possible without the support from various funders, namely: The Almshouse Association, Homes England, Saffer Cooper Consultancy, The Eveson Charitable Trust, Herefordshire Cathedral, Sandy & Zorica Glen Charitable Trust,…

Press Release: Nottingham Community Almshouse Charity

…Commission on the approval of revised schemes Design and architectural services Procuring funding. To contact NCAC, please email gemma.debrito@ncha.org.uk or HWBusinessDevelopment@ncha.org.uk Image above: NCAC-PR-22-015 William Woodsend Memorial Homes February 2023…

Policy and Governance – Latest Developments

…revised. Value of the heritage sector: New research published by Historic England on behalf of the Historic Environment Forum, shows the value of heritage to England’s economy. Heritage is an important…

Policy and Governance update: April 21

…– As of April 1st, it will no long be necessary for clinically extremely vulnerable people in England to shield. Taxation and Finance Budget 2021 – The Chancellor made a…

Policy and Governance - Latest Developments Jan 2020

…the role of property for charities. Natural England – Heritage management plans: Natural England has updated its guidance on heritage management plans for heritage properties. The update amends the section titled “How…

Policy & Governance update – Oct/Nov 20

…legitimate aim. New Chair of Homes England – Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed Peter Freeman as the new Chair of Homes England. Housing Ombudsman Report – The Housing Ombudsman…

Policy & Governance update: September 20

…and have lost income as a result, there is now support through a £500 payment. The payment can be paid to those who are in receipt of benefits in England,…

Policy & Governance update: July 21

…11% Planning Historic England – Listed Building Consent – Historic England has published guidance on listed building consent. The note gives both general advice for owners of listed buildings about…

Policy & Governance update: April/May 21

…where applicable. Please find below our Apr/May 21 Summary: Housing Homes England Showcase Almshouse Renovation – The Almshouse Association was pleased to see Homes England showcasing the renovation of a…

Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21

…the public if the risk level increases. Consider asking people to work from home. Previous Policy and Governance updates: Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance update:…

Policy & Governance update: 16.08.21

…postponing or cancelling meetings to reflect the lifting of restrictions in England and Wales. As restrictions lift, some members may choose to revert to physical meetings. However, Coronavirus is still…

Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21

…(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,…

Policy & Governance update: 01.11.21

…full strategy can be found here. Previous Policy and Governance updates: Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update…

Policy & Governance: latest developments

…adult social care sector in England. While this plan is not tailored to alsmhouses, it contains useful information on and links to how to manage and avoid and outbreak, PPE…

Policy & Governance: latest developments

…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:…

Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update

…updates: Policy & Governance update: 16.08.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance: 02.08.21 update – 2 August 2021 Summary Policy & Governance update – 19 July 21 Summary Policy & Governance…

Policy & Governance: 31.01.22 update

…indoor events, nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and concert halls. RECORD OF 2021/22 Policy and Governance updates: Policy & Governance: 17.01.22 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance: 29.11.21 update | Policy & Governance…

Policy & Governance: 29.11.21 update

…Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance update: 16.08.21 | (almshouses.org) Policy &…

Policy & Governance: 19.07.21

…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…

Policy & Governance: 17.01.22

…activities. More information can be found here. Coronavirus Changes to isolation period in England – From Monday 17th January people with coronavirus can end their isolation after 5 full days…

Planning for an Affordable Future

…of those on lower incomes find that housing benefit does not cover their rent. While an estimated 8.4 million people in England are living in an unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable…

Pass it on - Remember a Charity

…the country is achievable – with your help. We are seeing the almshouse movement getting more attention in The House of Lords, The House of Commons, the Church of England’s…

Part time Liaison Officer - Davenport Almshouses, Solihull

…friendly and supportive team environment Fully paid DBS Part-time working Contact Details Please reply in writing by email with CV to Julie Grenfell – Property Manager jgrenfell@davenportalmshouses.org.uk Tel: 01564 773407…

P&G update: 30.05.22

…£15m in funding to support the growth of garden communities across England. The funding is part of a wider £69m programme to deliver 16,000 homes per year from 2025. The…

P&G update: 28.02.22

…Council Tees Valley Combined Authority Three Rivers District Council West of England Combined Authority York Council Castlepoint Central Bedfordshire Great Yarmouth Hartlepool Leicester City Plymouth Council Redbridge London Borough Sevenoaks…

P&G update: 27.3.23

…would be interested to receive your feedback on this latest edition. Is there anything you feel is missing that you would like to see included? Please email admin@almshouses.org with your…

P&G update: 27.09.23

…The highest number of disclosures in recent years occurred in 2020-2021 and the Charity Commission believe this was driven by the uncertainties and financial challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023…

P&G update: 26.10.23

…would encourage members to use this too in correspondence with MPs and Councillors: https://www.almshouses.org/mps-councillors/   Regulator of Social Housing  RSH has been running a consultation regarding the level of fees it…

P&G update: 25.01.23

…whom have responded positively and their feedback has been invaluable. Historic England Historic England has completed the first draft of the guidance note on almshouses. The guidance is aimed at…

P&G update: 23.5.22

…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…

P&G update: 21.03.22

…bills are projected to increase. Please send any details to Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Government withdraws requirement for vaccine as a condition of employment – Members…

P&G update: 18.07.22

…of a tenancy. The proposed regulations would only apply to Registered Providers of Social Housing operating in England. Members can respond to the consultation here or you can send responses…

P&G update:13.06.22

…would only apply to Registered Providers of Social Housing in England. More information on the introduction of the Bill can be found here.  Government outlines timetable for Social Housing Decarbonisation…

P&G update: 12.01.23

…weight of our argument. Email nickphillips@almshouses.org RECORD OF PREVIOUS 2022 Policy and Governance updates: 15.12.22 13.12.22 18.11.22 14.11.22 7.11.22 31.10.22 17.10.22 26.09.22 22.08.22 8.08.22 18.07.22 27.06.22 13.06.22 30.05.22 23.5.22 16.05.22…

P&G update: 7.2.22

…updates when applicable. The latest Government guidance can be found here: England Wales Scotland RECORD OF 2021/22 Policy and Governance updates: Policy & Governance: 31.01.22 update | (almshouses.org) Policy &…

P&G update: 6.2.23

…planning and housing provision across England.” Committee membership: Clive Betts (MP for Sheffield South East, Labour) is Chair of the Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities Committee. In consultation with partners and…

P&G update: 4.7.23

…further from a definition that includes almshouses under the framework ….. but we are moving in the right direction. See also: Members: Call to Alms! | (almshouses.org) posted 4 July…

P&G: 7.03.22 update

…grant can be found here. Energy and Environment Government announces £288m Green Heat Network Fund – Public, private and third-sector applicants in England can bid for a share of the…

Olfactory Dysfunction in older people

…CEO and founder, Fifth Sense Fifth Sense is registered as a charity in England and Wales No. 1175553 and as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 10255303.  Our registered office is at Unit…

Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme

…support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, or that work on innovation and carbon emissions reduction across England, Scotland and Wales. Ofgem’s enforcement and compliance…

NEW WEBINAR: Permanent endowments

…webinar. Webinar registration: Permanent Endowments – please book here If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Susan or Danielle at admin@almshouses.org or on 01344 452922. Posted…

NEW WEBINAR!

…email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Member Services team on 01344 452922 or admin@almshouses.org Posted 28 February 2023…

News from the Charity of Ann Edwards

…Graham MP MP with gardener resident and church member Richard Graham MP and Chris Hill Trustee Please keep on sending in your photos and stories to us at karenmorris@almshouses.org; we…

New Seminar: Looking after your residents

…please complete the Reservation Form and email admin@almshouses.org or post together with payment details to: The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Road, Wokingham  RG40 5RU. We strongly advise you to book early as…

New online courses available

…Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Mental Health Awareness If you have any problems accessing, please do give us a call on 01344 452922 or email us at almshousesupport@almshouses.org Posted 29 April 2020…

New John Morden Centre making big news

…the medieval alms-houses, which were Christian charitable foundations, specifically established to provide support and relief to the elderly and poor. They first appeared in England as early as the 10th century….