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…not know your Association membership number (not Charity Commission number) please contact us: 01344 452922 admin@almshouses.org [reveal heading=”%image% Click here to show/hide contents”]Learn about Alerts Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,…

Trustees and clerks seminars

…for the 2018 seminars are as follows: To reserve a place at a seminar please complete the Reservation Form and email admin@almshouses.org or post to The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge,…

The Patron's Award – Criteria, Guidelines, Submission

…to be sent to gerryharmon@almshouses.org or posted to: Gerry Harmon, The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Rd, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 5RU. Submissions are to be received by 31st January 2024….

The Leonard Hackett Memorial Trust

One of the roles of The Almshouse Association is to come to the aid of almshouse charities which are in difficulty. This can be through lack of trustees and/or when…

The APPG on Almshouses

…touch with Nick Phillips via nickphillips@almshouses.org Minutes from all previous meetings can be accessed via the links below: Officers of the APPG Chair – Siobhain McDonagh MP Vice Chair –…

The Almshouse Association Trustee Board

…sector for over 25 years, 20 of these at an Executive level.  Before joining SJMT, David worked for the mental health charity Mind for 16 years, and before this, Age…

The Almshouse Association Awards

…gerryharmon@almshouses.org  PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AWARDS The Inspirational Homes Award  This Award is for members who can demonstrate elements of: Innovation in design Exceptional planning Quality of build…

Thank you

…– 5pm). If, however, you have an urgent inquiry, please contact us on 01344 452 922. We can also be contacted by email: AlmshouseSupport@almshouses.org Or by post: The Almshouse Association…

Thank you

Thank you for your order which we are currently processing. If you wish to discuss your order, please contact the office by emailing admin@almshouses.org or you can telephone 01344 452922.

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…packing) £8.00 THE ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION 2022 ANNUAL REPORT [click on the pic to download a low-res copy] To obtain a free hard copy of our Annual Report, please email: admin@almshouses.org

Privacy policy

…at admin@almshouses.org or write to The Almshouse Association at Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Road, Wokingham or call 01344 452922. You have the right to make a complaint at any time to…

Our 75th Anniversary

…support our almshouse charities, please visit our Support us and Leave a legacy pages, or if you would like to get involved in other ways, please contact us via almshousesupport@almshouses.org

MPs & Councillors

…organise a more in-depth chat, please please email charlesfifield@almshouses.org (Policy and Engagement) or nickphillips@almshouses.org (The Almshouse Association CEO) MPs Recent involvement of MPs with almshouses: MPs show their support for…

Loans, grants & funding

…Green: kathy.green.projects@gmail.com Sean Stafford:  sean@saffercooper.com To find out more about past  projects ACL has been involved with, please click here. FURTHER READING Fundraising ideas | (almshouses.org) Case studies | (almshouses.org)…

Leave a legacy

…Nick Phillips CEO on 01344 452922 or email nickphillips@almshouses.org Did you know? The Almshouse Association receives no government funding and relies totally on the subscriptions of member charities, legacies, donations…

Job vacancies and volunteer roles

…page, please email the details to admin@almshouses.org or post to The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 5RU If you would like to apply for any of…

How to make a donation

…be eligible for Gift Aid – we will receive 25p for every £1 donated. Please click here for a downloadable form for completion and sent to us at almshousesuppport@almshouses.org Become…

Housing and almshouses – the stats and facts

…Nick Phillips, our CEO at nickphillips@almshouses.org. . Click for Almshouses fact sheet What is an almshouse? Click for Report on the Financial Benefits Provided by Almshouses Click for Almshouse Longevity…

History of almshouses

The history of almshouses stretches back to medieval times when religious orders cared for the poor.  Originally called hospitals or bede houses, in the sense of hospitality and shelter.  The…

Friends of The Almshouse Association

…would like to join us as a volunteer ‘Friend’, please contact us on 01344 452922 or email us at FriendsofClub@almshouses.org. Charity No: 245668 Return to Support us | (almshouses.org) page…

Case studies

…of a resident, or a trustee/clerk at an almshouse charity and you would like us to tell your almshouse story, please get in touch by emailing karenmorris@almshouses.org Return to: Home Page…

Angela Waters - Office Manager/PA to CEO

Angela joined the Almshouse Association in January 2023 having previously spent many years working as a PA at C-suite level.  Prior to joining the Association Angela worked for BSRIA in…

Almshouses today

…can provide a list of almshouse charities for a given county. [contact admin@almshouses.org ] The majority of almshouse residents today are of retirement age, of limited financial means and living…

Almshouse research and published material

It is important to The Almshouse Association to raise awareness of almshouses, to highlight the benefits of almshouse living and to demonstrate the vital role they play in the provision…

2017 Patron's Award

…been preserved well. 2022 Award winners 2021 Award winners 2019 and 2020 award winners – click here 2019 award winners – click here 2018 Almshouse Association Awards | (almshouses.org) Click…