PRESS RELEASE FROM MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Municipal Charities and Escape Arts have partnered together this Christmas to support local Stratford families with their Grotto on the Go project. Working with…
Every year, thanks to a generous legacy, The Almshouse Association is very pleased to be able to offer Christmas gift vouchers to almshouse residents over 90 years young and this…
…removing certain overly prescriptive and burdensome statutory requirements creating certainty for purchasers when they buy land from charities, with a reliable, straightforward and practically workable process for certifying compliance with…
…trap that many are facing, but there still needs to be a proper affordable rental option offering decent, community driven homes, where people who are unable to buy can remain…
…a wide net of suffering. Recent research from Crisis sheds light on the harrowing experiences faced by those living on the streets. Shockingly, nine out of every ten people sleeping…
…have sent back so far is 6,356 kWhr. This sell back will be credited and used against what we will need to buy in during the winter months when the…
Kindly prepared by Viv Miles – Trustee , Charities of Richard Poyntz & Others “Our two cottages in question were built in 1929, they were gifted to the Charity originally…
Trustees of Adam Cottam Almshouses have been working hard on their almshouse project over the past 4 years, with the assistance of funding from The Almshouse Association. In 2022 they…
Almshouse charities around the country do an excellent job of supporting those in need, especially when you consider the unique challenges they face, often occupying traditional or listed buildings. With…
A mission to bring a 17th Century ‘Hospital’ in Ufford, Suffolk, into the 21st Century – Refurbishment of the Ufford Almshouses – Mid-Project Case Study In 2023, Ufford Almshouses received…
…in the late 18th and early 19th Century. Image Source Jim Glover: Trinity Homes wall tablet Trinity Asylum (as it was originally named) was for “pious aged women”, it was…
…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…
Following extensive discussions, The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) will now be open to all almshouse charities. The fund is due to…
…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…
…efficiency. FINANCE As at December 2022, the Charity’s net realisable assets were £105,000. In addition, they secured a loan from The Almshouse Association for £55,000. The amount of this loan…
…rents or, to buy through schemes, such as shared ownership. Around 3.9 million households, approximately 9 million people, live in the social rented sector in England, just under a fifth…
…cannot afford to buy their own house. Residents Geraldine and Terry talked to the presenter about almshouse living and what it meant to them with Geraldine proudly giving Natalia a…
A Colchester charity has reopened nine of its almshouses after a £1 million facelift. Former Colchester Mayor, Alderman and farmer Arthur Winsley left much of his property to the new…
Eventide Homes resident May turned 100 last November. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the big party planned could not take place, but the charity organised for a Malus Floribundu tree to…
…coming in thick and fast If you follow us on social media, you will have already seen the happy faces popping up on your phones, pcs and tablets and we…
…of being exempt from Right to Buy which means that they will continue to provide a permanent source of accessible housing to people in need in perpetuity. Residents do not…
The 100th anniversary of an almshouse in Ramsgate has been marked with a tree planting ‘dug in’ by award-winning actress and Thanet arts patron Brenda Blethyn. by Kathy Bailes, as…
Worcester Municipal Charities has created another 4 flats for the single homeless in Worcester city centre, taking the total they own to 68, which, together with their other 32 “retirement…
Hay-On-Wye almshouse resident Lynn Trowbridge celebrated her 100th birthday on 7 November 2023! To mark the event, John Houmoller, Clerk of Harley’s Almshouses in Hay-on-Wye where Lynn has resided for…
We’re inviting you to take part in Captain Tom 100 from Friday 30 April to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021 to celebrate Captain Sir Tom Moore’s amazing achievements and…
Double birthday celebrations at Yoakley House as two more residents join the 100 Club May 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes News 1 Photo credit: The Isle of Thanet News | Yoakley House 100 Club…
Awarded for outstanding refurbishments or new build projects that have achieved architectural merit in a traditional almshouse format. In 2000, our Royal Patron, HRH The former Prince of Wales, introduced…
Compassion, Community, Companionship What are almshouses? Almshouses were the first form of community housing for people in housing need established in the medieval period. For over 1000 years almshouse charities…
To support our members to deliver safe, comfortable, affordable homes for their residents, we not only guide them through the legislative and regulatory frameworks necessary to protect all involved, we…
2024 Subscription Rates Dwellings £ £210 1-5 £267 6-10 £343 11-20 £407 21-50 £582 51 – 100 £806 Over 100 £1428…
Almshouses Chapels – An Illustrated Gazetteer A Fascinating Guide to a Rich Architectural Heritage Written by Canon Raymond Bayley and compiled by the Association, this book is sumptuously illustrated and…
…valuable legacy. We thank them wholeheartedly for their support and dedication.’ Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association Royal Patron – King Charles III King Charles III, formerly HRH The…
…have with you; if it is necessary to protect our rights, property or safety or to protect the rights, property or safety of others; if we sell or buy any…
…Buy. The Almshouse Association is keen to work with MPs, MSPs, MSs, MLAs, Mayors and Councillors across the UK, to promote the work of our member charities, to protect our…
The Almshouse Association provides support and guidance to member charities needing to raise funds for projects they wish to undertake; whether this is to assist with the cost of repairs…
This award is for charities that can demonstrate elements of: Innovation in design Exceptional planning Quality of build Value for money Examples in support of your submission could include: Communal…
This Award is for members who can demonstrate innovative thinking in their redevelopment or new build/s that would enhance the lives of residents, add greater enjoyment and provide a sense…
…the UK Report – 2019 Over 500 almshouses in the UK are listed buildings and part of our national heritage. Almshouses cannot be bought under a ‘right to buy’. They…
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…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…
Whilst many of us may be aware of the traditional and fine almshouse buildings dotted all over the United Kingdom, few perhaps realise how vibrant and relevant the almshouse movement…
It is important to The Almshouse Association to raise awareness of almshouses, to highlight the benefits of almshouse living and to demonstrate the vital role they play in the provision…
…The Association lobbies on behalf of almshouse charities especially when new legislation has unintended consequences for the movement. An example would be the Right to Buy Scheme where we successfully…
There have been almshouses in the United Kingdom for more than 1000 years, with the oldest almshouse charity foundation still in existence being the Hospital of St Oswald in Worcester…
…schemes and carpeting, all provided by the charity. A downstairs toilet was installed and there is now plenty of storage space. The memorial tablet on the front of the building…