…They also include individual circumstances such as disability, financial hardship, and health conditions Check net zero plans – Electric heating costs more than gas. If you’re net zero strategy is pushing…
…finding a train set for sale. He brought it home and set it up for them to play on the dining room table. Edwin’s story truly matches Hornby’s slogan of…
…30th December 2020. Wherever possible it is still hoped that members will be able to submit their annual returns online. However, if Trustees have an imminent deadline and believe they…
…approach to the Old London Bridge. Image credit: layersoflondon.org – C and J Greenwood 1828 The proceeds of that sale funded a two-storey almshouse building in Peckham. Today they’re home…
…to meet its net zero targets by 2050. The key takeaways of the strategy are: Intention to phase out the installation of new gas boilers from 2035 by making carbon…
…almshouses specifically mentioned in the Government’s announcement, reiterating the exemption from Right to Buy which almshouses benefit from. The full Government announcement can be found here. Posted 8 September 2020…
The Almshouse Association Response to Government Plans to Extend Right to Buy Policy Almshouses are established by gifts of charity and run by volunteers. The charity is established to provide…
…doing so much to support community efforts.” Article by Nick Jones for The Barnet Society online publication. Posted 2 September 21 Click here to read more almshouse news and stories…
…great candidates for trustee roles, and charity finances – the basics. Sessions are being held online and tickets range from £5 to £15. To find out more, visit: www.gettingonboard.org/festival-of-trusteeship Posted…
…be provided if requested. The Government’s recent White Paper regarding the transition to net zero made a number of suggestions regarding the requirement for social housing landlords to reach EPC…
…newspaper article in the Henley Standard – click here Link to online version Posted 12 July 21 For more almshouse news and stories, visit Almshouse news and stories | (almshouses.org)…
…different providers are approaching the change. Whilst any solution needs to work for the housing provider, one of the most critical components is the customer buy in. Do residents see…
…number and name. 3. Type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate Login to Cyber Security Awareness Training online course…
…safely (social distancing). The Charity Commission also provides guidance on holding meetings online or by phone and holding AGMs. This can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector Posted 24 Sept 20; updated…
Meetings The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on holding meetings during the national lockdown. Where possible, it states that charities should hold meetings online or via telephone. Where this…
…potential outbreaks of coronavirus. The tests can be ordered online or collected from larger local pharmacies. You may wish to encourage your residents and staff to use these tests and…
…it nonetheless provides guidance on cleaning, PPE, managing outbreaks, and visitors and support bubbles. The guidance can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/supported-living-services-during-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-supported-living. Don’t forget, the Almshouse Association offers an online course…
…Right to Buy 5.71 Allowing local authorities (LAs) additional flexibility in their use of Right to Buy receipts – The government will increase the cap from 40% to 50% on…
Councils can provide greater support to new almshouses through Right to Buy The Almshouse Association welcomes the Government’s announcement granting more freedom to local councils on how they spend funds…
…accepting new online customers and others not having delivery slots available for the next 2-3 weeks. If this continues, you will need to look at how your elderly residents get…
…efforts Government financial support for charities Using reserves and restricted funds AGMs and other meetings: postponing or cancelling meetings Holding meetings online or by telephone Reporting serious incidents to the…
…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…
…that they are the right fit for you. As with many areas of charitable life, neither the cheapest or most expensive is a guarantee of the right fit. Check everything…
…considering the disposal of assets and consider all options. All decisions about the sale of permanent endowment should be discussed and recorded. You can find full details of all these…
…We have been encouraged by the response of some MPs and ministers but we have a way to go. We continue to update our online information regularly and have added…
…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…
…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…
…Reading Today Online (rdg.today) The Almshouse Association Chairman, Willie Hartley Russell on Kennet News Radio – click on link below and slide to 30.21 to listen. posted 22 June 2023,…
…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…
…before any photos/videos are taken of them and used in any promotional material, or online on websites or social media. There is also a poster that can be printed out…
…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…
…the project is a combination of the grant from Mole Valley District Council, the sale of the self-build plots, the Trust’s own resources and a loan from CAF Bank. A…
…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…
…funded by the sale of five self-build plots that are capped at 80% of market value. The Honywood & Douglas Charity, Lenham, Kent A beautiful extension of an existing bungalow…
…When you contact us, request information or send us feedback. We may collect personal data from you in person, over the telephone, through the post or online via email or…
…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 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…
INTRODUCTION THEN LINK TO BOOKSHOP TO BUY……
…– Milly Vincent for Mail online click link news item Mail online Jan 2020 Return of almshouses for the vulnerable could help solve Britain’s housing crisis – Patrick Sawyer for…
…Training Online Training Courses through our partnership with an online training provider. Topics such as GDPR and Safeguarding can be accessed via a portal. Learning through webinars is also available…