…units in one of its central sites. Social housing in the UK is a form of public sector housing which is rented at low rates to individuals and families who…
…and Country Planning Association. The Older People’s Housing Champions would love to hear from you if you are taking any local action on housing and ageing. Website: www.housingactionblog.wordpress.com Email: housingchampionsnetwork@gmail.com…
…Charity Name, membership number and name. Type in your first name and last name as you would like them to appear on your certificate. Infection Prevention and Control online training…
…accounts at: Prepare a charity annual return – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) NOTE: Access to the Charity Commission’s online services has changed. From 31 July 2023 your previous shared charity login details…
…trustees all raised a glass to toast this special moment. . Some wonderful video footage of the day filmed by the Daily Mail online can be accessed here. The Almshouse…
…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…
…age and are in need, hardship or distress. Contact Details Further information and application form can be obtained from: The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645 Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com…
…at favourably. Almshouses are in a unique bracket of those who still receive funding for this purpose. For further information, please contact Sean@saffercooper.com 0161 804 2222 or kathy.green.projects@gmail.com 01225 865573…
…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…
…types of premises they are responsible for. Written by Robert Grayson, Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Ltd, Email: fra.grayson@gmail.com, Company Registration Number 10279766 – England, dated 2 September 2023…
…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…
…Charity’s 150 residents with updated and energy efficient apartments, more suited to modern day living requirements. For more information about Exeter Homes Trust, please visit: www.exeterhomestrust.com Posted 5 April 22…
…Fund, visit www.affordablewarmthsolutions.org.uk/warm-homes-fund/overview If you want to know how E.ON Energy Installation Services can assist you, please contact Andrew Edwards on Andrew.edwards@eonenergy.com or call 07815 502613 Dated: 7th May 19…
…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…
…you to the Devon Regional Meeting, taking place on: Thursday 18 April 2024, 10.30am – 2pm at: The Exeter Community Hall, 17, St David’s Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG. Contact: info@exeterhomesgtrust.com…
…Cyber awareness training is a vital part of an organisation’s information security measures. Cyber-crime costs UK businesses and organisations a lot of money (Almost £30 billion per year to be…
…guides on self help and external links https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ Search for help in your local area https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Mental%20health%20support/LocationSearch/330 Guidance and advice on all aspects of mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/ Alcohol Information on risks…
…Vaccination Guide for Older Adults – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-for-older-adults Vaccination Guide: Why are you being asked to wait? – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-why-you-are-being-asked-to-wait Shielding The government has updated its guidance on shielding, which has been…
…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…
…found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home. Restrictions also continue to apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Details on these restrictions can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus. Shielding Those who are classed as clinically…
…risks and challenges involved in adopting such a policy: www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/what-to-consider-when-implementing-a-vaccination-policy-in-your-organisation If any member charity is considering this, we would recommend taking separate legal advice to ensure the charity is protected…
…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…
…coronavirus news, please visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response These websites are updated daily with the latest government guidance and should be your first port of call for coronavirus information over the coming…
…West Norfolk Borough Council). Contact Details All interested parties regardless of age, gender or martial status, are encouraged to express interest. Please contact the Clerk for further details: Email: marshallscharity1661@gmail.com…
…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…
…logo and branding/PR Representation: MP engagement Charity Commission: Definition of almshouses Training and Seminars Conference 2021 Research Please click into the link below to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKYk3LNShE&feature=youtu.be Posted 23 June 2020…
…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…
Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips will be joining Aberdeen Standard Capital Charity Matters virtual event on Wednesday 12 May 11.00 – 12.00. Also speaking will be legal expert Gordon Reid…
…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…
…of their new solar energy system after the best that a UK winter can throw at them! “The almshouses in Little Burstead, Essex are financed and managed by Lord Petre…
written by Burnham-On-Sea.com September 15, 2022 Almshouses in Burnham-on-Sea made a splash in the local news with their special anniversary celebration attended by trustees, residents and local dignitaries. Nick Phillips, CEO…
…the Almshouse Consortium Administrator by email to acltabitha@gmail.com or on 07464 021046 Sean Stafford on sean@saffercooper.com or 07714 255520. Kathy Green on kathy.green.projects@gmail.com or 07940 590173 Posted 30 Sept 20…
…current amount for Housing Benefit, as well as all utility bills and Council Tax. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Ruth Tomlinson, on 07751 168960, email r.tomlinson@ymail.com….
…maintenance contribution payable monthly. This is subject to annual review. Further information and application form can be obtained from: The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645 Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com…
…via SAHAAS Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-just-a-favourite-the-formidable-sarah-duchess-of-marlborough-tickets-394936464597 If you are interested in becoming involved or want to donate to Blue Plaques St Albans, please contact: blueplaquesstalbans@gmail.com or phone Tim Boatswain on 07873 586074….
…Parish of Turvey or the Borough of Bedford. Contact Details Further information and an application pack can be requested from Sue Newman, Clerk to the Trustees at snewman2109@virginmedia.com or by…
…House, takes on chairmanship of Berkshire-based charity, The Almshouse Association (newburytoday.co.uk) New chairman of Almhouses Association looks to enhance ‘this exemplary form of community housing’ that dates back centuries –…
…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…
…similar non-profit organisations should be exempt from selective licensing. However, as a counter point, some almshouses are located in areas with pervasive poor housing conditions, and as such it may…
…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…
…charge not a rent. For an application form and to find out more about the charity & the accommodation use this link: https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/apply-for-a-place Email clerk4auc@gmail.com or call 07885 587 989…
…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…
Today in the Guardian, journalist Amelia Hill explores almshouses and the impact they are having on their residents. ‘Affordable and stress free’: how almshouses are the unsung heroes of UK…
…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…
…events can be accessed here and you are invited to email queries to the Affordable Homes Programme team ahp2126@homesengland.gov.uk The grant programme can be complex so some members may find…