We are delighted and very privileged to have secured two inspiring key note speakers for the Almshouse Association Members Day Conference on Wednesday 5th June 2019. General Sir Mike Jackson…
Key Decisions made at the most recent Almshouse Association Board Meeting are posted on ‘Latest News’ on our website for all registered member charities to access. At the Board Meeting held on 15 November 2018…
A BIG THANK YOU! Its Trustees’ week and we want to send a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing members for the passion and dedication you give to your…
The St Mary’s Hospital almshouses in Chichester opened up the gates to their beautiful gardens as part of the National Gardens Scheme this July. The National Garden Scheme gives visitors…
During Trustees’ Week, we want to celebrate the dedication and inspiration of all our member trustees who run the 1600+ almshouse charities across the UK. Almshouses are special. They offer…
The Government has announced that from Monday 17th January 2022, anyone with coronavirus can end their isolation after 5 full days as long as they test negative on days 5…
Inside Housing has recently published an indepth article on almshouses and how we are experiencing a groundswell of interest in almshouse development. Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips was interviewed for…
Mr J F Hackworth sent the Association this wonderful account of his 20 year search for the lost will of John Marler of Essex…. One John Marler of Essex declared…
House of Lords Committee Launches Inquiry on Housing Demand The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched an inquiry looking into the UK’s housing demand. The Almshouse Association intends…
The Older People’s Housing Champions Group, working in partnership with Care & Repair England has published Planning Ahead: Influencing local planning on housing and ageing. The new guide provides an…
40 mins | CPD accredited | The risk of infection is everywhere, from door handles and desks to kitchens and keyboards. And once an infection contaminates, it can be spread…
Dear Member Following the measures announced by the government on 16 March 2020 to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, the Almshouse Association team will be working remotely. We hope…
The Almshouse Association was delighted to welcome our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales to Bond’s Hospital Almshouses, Coventry on 25th May 2021, during The Almshouse Association’s 75th anniversary…
Almshouse Association invites HRH The Prince of Wales to visit Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth. His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales will be visiting the Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in…
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…
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. I know our members, many who have such strong connections…
On 6th May 2020 we would have been celebrating The Almshouse Association 2018 Patron’s Award winners at the award ceremony in London with our Royal Vice Patron, HRH The Duke…
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…
In response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and in anticipation of the Social Housing White Paper, the Housing Ombudsman published its new Complaints Handling Code in July 2020. The aim…
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…
The Almshouse Association was very pleased to see almshouses widely discussed in The House of Lords today (22 Oct 20). The discussion was led by a question from Lord Kennedy…
Almshouses raised again in the House of Lords The Almshouse Association would like to express its thanks to Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, HonFBA, FRSA for raising a question in the…
Rules on holding AGMs and other meetings The Government has announced that charitable companies and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) can continue to hold AGMs and other member meetings virtually until…
Historic England has produced a new report, Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings: How to Improve Energy Efficiency, which looks at how you can improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings….
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…
Loneliness Minister, Baroness Barran has urged people to consider writing letters and cards to those who still have to isolate in an effort to combat loneliness. The Almshouse Association fully…
Following a concerted campaign by The Almshouse Association and with help from individual members, the Government has agreed to include existing almshouse buildings in the Exempt class of the Heat…
The Government is seeking views on proposals to amend the ‘Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 to ensure consistency with Energy Efficiency Directive requirements, and to extend their provisions…
The Government recently announced its long awaited Heat and Building Strategy. This strategy sets out the direction for decarbonisation of housing and other buildings across England as the Government looks…
Almshouse Association takes part in Housing LIN’s HAPPI Hour on Almshouses The Almshouse Association was pleased to take part in a lively discussion on almshouses at an event hosted by…
Accommodation Greenwoods Almshouses, Rousden St, Camden, London NW1 0SU https://harrisonhousing.org.uk/portfolio/greenwoods/ One bedroom flat on the ground floor. Access to small shared patio garden area. Criteria Applicants should be older single…
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…
Following representations by The Almshouse Association on behalf of our members to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…
Following extensive dealings with Homes England, the Almshouse Consortium Ltd has managed to secure £5.85 million of grant funding to support 12 almshouse charities undertake remodelling and new build project…
Government Minister Lord Greenhalgh has responded to a question on almshouses raised by Almshouse Association Ambassador Baroness Joan Bakewell. In his response Lord Greenhalgh noted: “The definition of ‘Affordable Housing…
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 Department of Health and Social Care has responded to our MPs questions. (see news item here ). Their response does not answer the main question of where almshouses fit…
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…
On Monday 22nd February, the Government announced its four step plan for easing Coronavirus restrictions in England with the first changes taking place from March 8th. The Government will use…
The Government has today announced £12 billion in funding for the Affordable Housing Programme for 2021-2026. The aim of this fund is to provide 180,000 homes around the country. The…
by Chris Morton, Chairman of Louisa Lilley Almshouses ‘Giving Something Back’ to society was something that really came to fore in my life a few years ago when I was…
At the recent Trustees and Clerks Seminar held at the Bristol and Anchor Almshouse Charity on Tuesday 19th June 2018, charity members received training on a number of topics, including…
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, …
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, …
Robert Smith Trust almshouses in Brancaster, Norfolk put on a special tea party to celebrate the Associations 75th anniversary of a lovely and warm September afternoon. They welcomed all…
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…