…thanks for sending in your story Donna, looks like you all had a fantastic day! To have your almshouse story posted on our website, please email karenmorris@almshouses.org posted 12 September…
…of applying, and would like to know more, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Clerk by emailing clerk@georgefenthamtrust.org.uk, who will also be able…
…as part of this important piece of research. If you have any queries regarding our research, please get in touch with Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org . Posted 13 Jan 21…
…order to do this, we need the help of our members! Alison writes.. A couple of years ago, one of the trustees of Whiteley Village received a tip-off that there…
…effective within the local context so that almshouse charities continue into the future). Principal Investigator, Dr Niamh Murtagh, commented: “I’m delighted that we have won funding for our exciting project which takes…
…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…
…to our discussions with you. posted 12 February 2024 The Zoom will take place on 22 February 2024 at 12.30. Please click here to access. Please contact angelawaters@almshouses.org for further…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…asbestos register in place anyway, although this may not have identified all areas). Lay-in grid ceilings can be lifted although this sometimes results in damage to tiles. A typical lay-in…
…Forces Community. If you wish to learn more about future Buchanan Trust projects, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Trust at https://www.buchanan-trust.org.uk/ posted 4 May 22…
…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…
…homes will be increased from two to five. A maximum of two visitors will be allowed at any one time or on any given day. You can find all our…
…aspect of section 106 to a maximum of 75% available for affordable for social rented. Minister of State for Housing, Christopher Pincher, submitted a Written Statement on affordable homes. The…
…vaccine; one for social care staff and one for older adults. This includes details on possible side effects and how it protects you. The Almshouse Association is continuing to talk…
…March 2020 must be disregarded. The new regulations (already in effect) lowers the arrears threshold to six months’ rent and removes any reference to disregarding debt built up during the…
…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:…
…(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,…
…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…
…building Affordable Homes in Wales – Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, has announced the ‘Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 – ‘Creating beautiful homes & places’. The standard…
…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 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 &…
…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…
…of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and National Parks. Agricultural buildings to houses (Class Q) Double the maximum number of dwellings from five to ten. Increase the maximum floor space from…
……..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…
…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…
…2pm, Monday to Friday. (20 hours per week). Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, staff, contractors and the charity’s trustees. Keep clean and tidy the communal hall, kitchen, guest…
…ensure all dwellings offer comfortable accommodation with Walker Singleton advising the trustees to ensure that a safe and pleasant living environment conforms to current legislation and that best practice property…
…law duties. The aim is to guide you to implement best practice and to prevent problems, as well as helping you deal with them should they arise, and also to recognise…
…will now not need to be repaid. Two lump sum payments totalling £650 will be paid to 8 million of those on means tested benefits (see list below). The two…
…number of award categories almshouse charities could apply for, including: Best older people’s housing development Climate change retrofit project of the year Best regeneration project Best affordable housing development Best…
…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…
…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…
…support will be applied to all bills by suppliers, and you will not need to apply for it to take effect. – Our full article on the support can be…
…of the largest landlords Stronger enforcement powers for the Regulator to take action where landlords do not meet the standards Additional Housing Ombudsman powers to publish best practice guidance to…
Charites Act 2022 – The Charity Commission has published short summaries of the changes due to come into effect in June 2023. The government website advises that updated guidance on…
…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…
…established to help guide applicants through the bidding process. If you are interested in bidding, the Accelerator will be able to offer the best advice on how to create a…
…tackle the root causes of these problems. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the NHF’s work in this area. Best wishes, Kate Henderson Chief…
…here to help if you need further guidance. The Charity Commission has also published a useful information guide on how charities can best support those in need as a result…
…to specific questions to Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org. Ombudsman plans systemic investigation into record keeping – The Housing Ombudsman has announced that it will be undertaking a ‘systemic investigation into…
…the maximum initial rent that may be charged when Social Rent and Affordable Rent properties are first let and subsequently re-let. The Direction, cited as the Direction on the Rent…
…keep track of maintenance issues as they arise and ideally planning effectively for them before they do. One of the best ways to achieve this is through quinquennial surveys which…
…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…
…do which are strongly recommended as best practice but not legally required. explains that acting in the best interests of a charity is about ensuring that above all else any…
…take effect in Spring 2023. Social Housing Regulation Bill moves to House of Commons – MPs will begin to consider the Social Housing Regulation Bill on November 7th after its…
…Governance: 17.01.22 | (almshouses.org) Policy & Governance: 29.11.21 update | Policy & Governance update: 01.11.21 | Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21 | Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21 | Policy &…
…on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic consumers. This includes public sector organisations, voluntary sector organisations like charities, and businesses. The scheme came into effect on 1 October…