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Almshouses Chapels – An Illustrated Gazetteer A Fascinating Guide to a Rich Architectural Heritage Written by Canon Raymond Bayley and compiled by the Association, this book is sumptuously illustrated and…

Royal Patrons

…valuable legacy. We thank them wholeheartedly for their support and dedication.’ Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association Royal Patron – HRH The Former Prince of Wales KG KT GCB…

Privacy policy

…rights in relation to it. When we refer to: “we”, “us” or “our”, we mean The Almshouse Association; “personal data”, we mean any information relating to an identified or identifiable…

MPs & Councillors

…to make it possible for many more to be built. Almshouse residents are know as beneficiaries (rather than tenants) and they pay a weekly maintenance contribution (rather than rent), which…

Loans, grants & funding

…HE/GLA advised they could no longer deal with small organisations as it was not cost effective. Almshouse Consortium Limited (ACL), a private company limited by guarantee, has been specifically set…

Jo Williamson - Member Services

…areas of Wellbeing, Housing and Fuel Poverty. At The Almshouse Association Jo deals works closely with Susan and Danielle, dealing with member enquiries and providing tailor made support where needed.  …

Housing and almshouses – the stats and facts

…form of social housing with a history of over one thousand years. The oldest almshouse foundation still in existence dates from circa 990. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents…

Angela Waters - Office Manager/PA to CEO

…start rebuilding the city. At The Almshouse Association Angela works as Office Manager/PA to Nick Phillips, CEO. Her role is both diverse and demanding but extremely rewarding and enjoyable. In…

Ambassadors

…their commitment to the charities they are supporting. His housing report, ‘Coming Home’, published in February 21 which includes the importance of almshouses can be viewed here. Baroness Joan Bakewell…

Almshouses today

…vital than ever. In some rural areas, almshouses are the only provider of accommodation for those in need. Almshouses are managed by volunteers (Trustees), usually people who want to become…

Almshouse research and published material

…– Milly Vincent for Mail online click link news item Mail online Jan 2020 Return of almshouses for the vulnerable could help solve Britain’s housing crisis – Patrick Sawyer for…

Almshouse Association membership

…Training Online Training Courses through our partnership with an online training provider. Topics such as GDPR and Safeguarding can be accessed via a portal. Learning through webinars is also available…

About the Association

…(the regulator for almshouses), Homes England, and have set up an All Party Parliamentary Group for Almshouses (APPG). As regulation and housing standards and expectations change, there is a need…

2021 Awards

…ASSOCIATION INSPIRATIONAL HOMES AWARD 2021 Hallaton & Isabella Stenning Trust (HIST), Hunts Lane, Hallaton, Leicestershire A single new-build two-bedroom bungalow sits comfortably within its setting in a quiet lane in…

2020 Gardens and People Award

…project included seven single storey almshouses at an existing almshouse development with extensive external works and landscaping. Each property has an area of flower beds for the residents to maintain…

2018 Gardens and People Award

…on organic principles that help the environment by growing plants that attract butterflies, bees and birds; plants that are stimulating in colour, smell and texture. She works with residents so…

2018 Almshouse Association Awards

…by growing plants that attract butterflies, bees and birds; plants that are stimulating in colour, smell and texture. She works with residents so that they can be involved and become…

2014 Patron's Award

…converted to provide 4 larger dwellings. The building is listed Grade II and in a conservation area. It was understood that major structural works would be required. The almshouses had…