…do get an EPC for their dwellings as this is likely to be a useful tool in meeting the requirement of trustees to ensure the long term viability of the…
…services to enable a long, safe, and happy retirement. The Mariners’ Park Estate comprises 122 homes − including apartments, bungalows and houses, and a 36-bedroom Care Home. We are specialists…
…in the long term. Due to the historic nature of almshouses, a large proportion of our members across the country oversee listed buildings. Improvements to these buildings requires a high…
…a significant amount of ECO funding for eligible installations. ECO is the Government’s umbrella term for its programme to make houses in the UK more energy efficient. The ECO scheme…
…housing market and fewer properties are available for long-term rent. Both the almshouses are believed to have been instituted during the 18th century for the benefit of the needy within…
…again after such a long time. It was a such joy to be a part of; to see the smiles and hear the laughter and raise a toast to community…
…their long-term trustee, Julian was also retiring after 57 years of dedicated service. The charity are wondering whether they can lay claim to have the longest serving almshouse trustee. Its…
…avoided in terms of people, pets and plants. The health risks linked with damp and mould are well documented, including general respiratory effects, allergies, skin infections and eye irritations. While…
…we look at what is meant by the term ‘Cyber Security’, the different types of cyber attacks, as well the importance of cyber security in the workplace. SECTION 2 –…
…Almshouse Association welcomes and notes may also apply to urban areas, e.g. the impact of short term lets on local housing markets, supporting small scale community developments and why ‘affordable rent’ is…
…more frequent cleaning regime in communal spaces (e.g. laundries, corridors etc). Guest rooms should be closed. At this stage it is not known how long these rules will be in…
…and Government would no longer ask vaccinated close contacts and under 18s to test daily for 7 days. Legal requirement to self-isolate will end for close contacts not fully vaccinated. …
…We have already seen that the thought of a long term “lockdown” is causing anxiety amongst residents. Some members are looking to use more positive language such as “Restricted activities”…
…the Government advice has been to work from home where possible. From 1 August, however, this will change and offices will be able to re-open so long as they are…
…home) for work purposes. Guest rooms should therefore be closed. Property safety checks/repairs – repair work and essential safety checks can still be carried out on properties so long as…
Please find below a summary of the Spring 2024 Budget and latest council tax news. Changes to Council Tax Empty Property Premium in England New rules on long term empty…
The Government has put together some guidance specifically for the charity sector on running your charity during this challenging time. This can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector?utm_source=ebc08c43-72e1-493d-a1dd-9cd5dab8d973&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily For the most up-to-date…
…planning can play in promoting social interaction and healthy, safe lifestyles. Almshouse charities have long been recognised as a model that provides social interaction and healthy activity to build successful…
…household puts approximately ten litres of water into the air every day. This estimation does not take into consideration the effects of any heating. Cooking, washing and drying clothes, our…
…aids and adaptations, health and safety and risk assessments of property, management, administration, delivery and facilitation of housing services provided, the additional maintenance and services costs.” As long as these…
…(Trish) Pickard, a resident at Penrose Almshouses for giving us permission to turn her fabulous photo into a Christmas e-card to you all! Born in Barnstable in 1950, after a long…
…Christmas gift bags by reeve | East Anglian Daily Times (eadt.co.uk) Volunteer carol singers perform again for older folk in true spirit of Christmas – Henley Standard posted January 2024…
…we had an empty almshouse available that could be opened as a ‘show home’ on the day, without too much disturbance to other residents. We opened our Long Alley historic…
…holidays, for respite, or as their short, medium or long-term home when they are in need. They provide accommodation and support for Merchant Seafarers and for former members of the…
…to two former much missed long-term residents take pride of place in the garden. The garden is a beautiful community space for all residents to use whether for a quiet…
…for loss-making social investments when they expect those losses to be offset elsewhere, which will promote long-term investments for social good. Helping incorporations and mergers: allowing legacies in wills to…
…if things don’t work out. Short term supporters’ loans can really help projects but they need to be repaid and you should also understand what happens if things don’t go…
…return, provided any losses are offset by other gains. It is important to think about the long term (next 50 years or so) as well as the short term when…
…twin challenges of being shaped by a long history whilst also looking to be ready to address the challenges of today, so it is expected that other heritage bodies will…
…been such a pain, not just impacting our daily routine, but it seems to have seeped into our very psyche! It has made people ill directly and those it has…
…long ago that we supported en masse Uber drivers, pizza delivery riders and sports shop workers because of their appalling pay and conditions. This was going to be a long…
…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…
…resources, a grant from Mole Valley District Council, proceeds from the self-build plots and a bank loan. CAF Bank was selected to provide long-term finance. Following discussions to understand the…
…addition to the house. It provides an area that can be used all year long regardless of the weather. It brings the garden in and provides a peaceful space in…
…. ” We started with a really small kitchen, it has been a long process with a lot of surprising obstacles, but now we have an absolutely brilliant large kitchen/diner…
…bring them up to modern standards. It was essential in order to find new residents as very old and long standing occupants passed on. At the same time, it was…
…exhausting our reserves leaving little contingency to cover any unexpected items or income falls through vacancies. It would be very difficult to operate with a long term view to protect…
…daily basis and are able to tailor their visits should a resident need some extra support. If for example, a resident has recently been unwell, had a fall or come…
…system offers many benefits to users, including cheaper calls and faster connections, particularly over long distances. If you are still using pull-cord alarms or other outdated systems, it is probably…
…This whole project was initiated following the death of one of their long-term residents who had lived in 2A for 20 years and the property was in desperate need of…
…Ancient parish of Wrotham Contact Details Expressions of interest to the Clerk in the first instance: The Clerk Rookery Dene Long Mill Lane St Marys Platt Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8NA…
…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…
…acumen, and, with his long history of family commitment to almshouses, he has a depth of knowledge that can see the Association and the wider almshouse movement thrive and become…
…the Committee’s inquiry into long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing, the Association stated that: In order to encourage more almshouse charities to build more affordable homes and encourage…
…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…
…of the flats in 2019 indicated that substantial work would be needed in the medium term on the front windows of the original flats. Since the flats were built secondary…
…poor in Berkhamsted St Peter”. He did not live long enough to finalise the details; his wife Mary dealt with implementing his wishes. The building cost £269, the balance being…
…the work of almshouses. The Almshouse Association has long recognised that in order to promote more development of affordable housing, barriers to almshouses development need to be removed. Currently many…
…you towards providing longer term maintenance of your almshouses and fulfilment of vacancies. Your Celebration Pack will include some flyers on how to involve and manage local journalists and local…
…long time, but work has begun now. DH Property is doing the work for us and it will be a complete refurbishment. Even the walls, the ceilings and the floors…