At The Almshouse Association’s 75th Anniversary Garden Party, held on 8th September 2021 at Bucklebury House in Berkshire, our Chair, Elizabeth Fathi was honoured to be able to introduce a…
The Almshouse Association is very grateful to our Royal Patrons for their commitment to our members this year. CEO of The Almshouse Association, Nick Phillips is seen here with HRH…
Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips will be taking part in Housing LIN’s HAPPIhour virtual roundtable event at 4pm on 28th January 2021. In this #HAPPIhour event, supported by Winckworth Sherwood, Housing…
The Almshouse Association has received a written response to a question raised by Baroness Eaton during the House of Lords discussion on almshouses on October 20. During the discussion Baroness…
Congratulations to our Hornby Competition Winner and Runner up! Over the past year The Almshouse Association has been working with Hornby, a keen supporter of positive mental health and the…
In 1622 the Honywood Trust was created to provide homes for local people in Lenham and was united with the Douglas Charity in 1996, to provide homes for residents from…
…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…
The Almshouse Association has partnered with Housing LIN for a research project which will enable us to better understand the benefits of living in an almshouse. Current evidence in this…
The Government has announced that the Green Homes Grant has been extended by a further 12 months. The scheme, which almshouse charities are eligible to apply for, was previously due…
On July 5th 2021, the Government announced its much anticipated Building Safety Bill which outlines how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. If passed, the Bill would introduce a…
The Government has announced that the final day for applications to the Green Homes Grant will be March 31st 2021. Any members who have secured funding through this route will…
The Almshouse Association has received a response from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to our letter sent regarding support for almshouse charities during the current cost…
We have all witnessed the terrible scenes which have been the result of the evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan. To aid this effort, the Government has launched a portal where…
Almshouse Association Response to New Government Guidance on Pets The Government recently announced a new template tenancy agreement which can be use by landlords in the private rented sector. The…
Government extends requirement for longer notice periods until October 2021 The Government has extended the requirement to provide most tenants in England with four-month notice periods from June 1st until…
Each year the Association invites members to showcase their almshouse projects and achievements by applying for one of our awards. With the outbreak of coronavirus at the beginning of 2020, …
As we draw a close to 2021, the year of The Almshouse Association’s 75th anniversary of supporting and representing almshouse charities, the stories and photographs of celebrations from almshouse charities…
The Almshouse Association held a meeting today (April 26th) with our local Member of Parliament, Theresa May MP, to discuss issues affecting the almshouse movement and how the Association is…
…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…
Fire Doors are crucial in preventing the spread of fire and smoke in buildings. Responsible persons need to decide on suitable and sufficient measures for the specific types of premises…
…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…
On July 1st The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into effect for new ‘specified tenancies’. Existing tenancies will not be affected until April…
…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)…
…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…
* Message for almshouse charities who are Registered Providers of Social Housing The Consumer Price index for September 2021 is 3.1%. As per Note 4 on The Almshouse Association’s Specimen…
Almshouse Access to the Coronavirus Vaccine The Almshouse Association has been working hard to get clearer guidance from national Government regarding access to the Covid-19 vaccine. This has included conversations…
The Government has confirmed that the country will be proceeding to the final stage of the restriction easing on July 19th 2021. On 19 July, most legal restrictions will end,…
…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…
The Government has announced that from 17 May 2021, England will move to step 3 of its roadmap out of lockdown. This will mean a further relaxation of the Covid-19…
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…
Covid and supported housing: making vaccination a condition of employment in the health and social care sector. Any almshouse charity that operates a CQC registered care home must have staff…
…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…
Over 70 years ago, Major Allnatt, a successful businessman and philanthropist who worked closely with and supported our founding General Secretary, Leonard Hackett, left a Christmas legacy to the Association….
Gillian Kent, Clerk to the Governors at Christ’s Hospital Almshouses in Abingdon sent us in some wonderful photos of their almshouse party that took place held on 30th July 2021…
As part of this year’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week, The Almshouse Association is reminding members of the importance of protecting their charities against fraud and cybercrime. Trustees can take measures…
…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…
The Charity Commission has updated its guidance for charities due to submit their annual returns in the coming months, as well as those that are subject to a filing extension…
The Government has published a factsheet for the Charities Bill. The Bill implements the majority of recommendations made by the Law Commission in its report Technical Issues in Charity Law….
The decision to develop or refurbish property is never one taken lightly. This is true with your own house and money, but even more challenging when acting as a trustee…
Nick Phillips CEO of The Almshouse Association records a short message for members to personally respond to a selection of questions he has been receiving: Profile: New logo and branding/PR…
…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…
Dear all, Firstly I thank you, our members, trustees, clerks, wardens and volunteers who have done so much to support your residents during the year, especially when so many of…
In October 2021 The Almshouse Association provided The Edward Mayes Trust in Manchester with a £25,000 loan towards the cost of building two one-bedroomed apartments on a small unloved plot…
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…
A beautiful celebratory cake, made by a 95 year old resident, was shared at a successful networking and celebratory event. The trustees from the Andros Almshouse Charity in South Chailey…
The Building Safety Act (BSA) received Royal Assent in April and brings in a number of new provisions for the build environment following the Grenfell Tower fire. The BSA works…
Almshouse Consortium Limited Press Release There is great news in the housing world as the Government has announced details of the next Affordable Housing Programme, providing grants to providers of…
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…