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New almshouses for veterans

…recover, learn, grow, and work. For Drew, it’s chance to reflect and start to plan for the future: “I’m grateful for having the chance to rebuild my life since I…

New Almshouse Research published

…positive contribution the almshouse model made during the public health crisis and extended periods of social isolation, identifies the lessons that can be drawn from the past two years and…

MPs show their support for almshouses

…(Redditch): The department does not issue guidance to local planning authorities specifically on this matter. It is up to local planning authorities to determine what contributions should be sought through…

MPs respond to Association

…include The Minister of Health, Edward Argar, The Welsh Health Minister, Vaughan Gething and the Shadow Chancellor, Annalise Dodds, who has pledged to apply pressure onto government on our behalf….

MP presses Government on almshouse issues

Shadow Armed Forces Minister and MP for Portsmouth South, Stephen Morgan, has submitted three parliamentary written questions that will go The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt…

MP Briefing

…as laid down in the charity’s governing documents. Almshouse charities today: There are 1,600 almshouse charities operating throughout the UK today providing safe, comfortable homes to some 37,000 people in…

More MPs respond to 'call to alms'

…Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Civil Society, Baroness Barran, writing on behalf of Mr Dowden and his department. This letter praised the work of almshouse charities during the coronavirus…

More 75th celebrations!

…the town centre. The almshouses have communal gardens linking the two buildings and most residents have planters and hanging baskets outside their flats to enhance the beauty of the almshouses….

Moor Field: solar POWER project

…quickly formulated a tender specification and contacted several companies and invited them to tender for the work.  Next we completed our application (with much help from The Almshouse Association staff)…

Mind the Gap! Supporting Mental Health Day

…hosting a virtual event to raise awareness of mental health and the positive impact that hobbies have on supporting mental health. Click here to find out how you can get…

Michael Gove's 'Inside Housing' interview

…from DLUHC’s headquarters in Westminster is Page Street, one of London’s most striking housing estates. Its chunky, chequered blocks were the work of the Duke of Westminster, who was looking…

Methodist Homestead Almshouses Charity

…mowed, hedges trimmed and doing many small maintenance jobs around the site (not least shovelling snow and putting salt down to keep the pathways safe) has been invaluable to us. …

Message to members from CAF Bank

…the challenges of the sector and that stems from being part of the charitable landscape.  Our research, and work with charities, and donors, all inform our thought process and product…

Message from CEO

outside the city walls,  through the periods of leprosy, plague, war, industrial revolution homelessness, strife widows and industrial workers, all the way to today’s most in need. I wonder if a…

Merry Christmas from all the team

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas break and thank you for all your dedication and hard work in supporting almshouses, your residents…

Mental Health and wellbeing in the charity sector

…sector is available. Stress Indicator Tool This tool, from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), measures the attitudes and perceptions of employees towards work-related stress. Mental Health at Work Mental…

Members Day 2022

…you. One of the take aways for me, was how you reminded us the almshouse buildings are “the shop window” to the work we do within them. This was a…

Major Government Support Package

On Tuesday 25 July 2023 Department for Culture Media and Sport announced that charities and community organisations carrying out vital work to help vulnerable people are invited to apply for…

Lynda's story

safe and happy. He has access to the mobile phone so residents still feel they can contact someone if they are in need. Lynda’s role includes budget management, paying bills…

London Almshouse Group Meeting

…by all. CEO Nick Philips gave an update on the work of the Almshouse Association highlighting the below: Proactive awareness-raising campaign on the value of almshouses. Work undertaken with ministers…

Local lockdowns

…which does not leave a lot of time for you to adjust how you work. It is, therefore, a good idea to have a plan of action ready to go…

Live longer – live in an almshouse?

…BAYES study follows two leading studies that have recently emerged, the first being The National Institute of Aging** emphasising that loneliness has the equivalent negative health impact to smoking 15…

Lithium batteries

Lithium batteries are generally safe and unlikely to fail, but only so long as there are no defects and the batteries are not damaged. When lithium batteries fail to operate safely…

King John’s House - Wisbech 

…met through other means. Contact Details For more information and to request an application form call or email the Charity: House Manager on 01945 581370 / 07984 869125 Email: wisbechcharities@gmail.com

Key Note Speakers Announced

Human Resources Director of the international technology firm The Generics Group. He is a Non-Executive Director of South Yorkshire Housing Association, recently Chaired the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Group…

Kendal Almshouse Charity kickstarts redevelopments

…the Kendal Almshouse Charity kick-starts redevelopments. With the high demand for social housing surpassing supply significantly in the North West, the charity has initiated work to double the number of…

Its Trustee Week!

…year in and year out, to enable local people in your communities to live in warm, safe homes. Visit here for more information on Trustees Week Posted 1 November 21…

It's Trustees Week!

…ensuring the legacies left in their care can continue and thrive into the future. We thank all the trustees who work tirelessly to provide their residents with safe, warm secure…

Influencing local planning on housing and ageing

…and Country Planning Association. The Older People’s Housing Champions would love to hear from you if you are taking any local action on housing and ageing. Website: www.housingactionblog.wordpress.com Email: housingchampionsnetwork@gmail.com

Housing Policy & Consultations

…Small developments (under 10 dwellings) are exempt until 2 April 2024.  There are a small number of exemptions, including “de minimus” if both (i) the development does not impact on…

Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling Code

…group of residents.” It notes that a resident does not have to use the word ‘complaint’ for it to be treated as such and landlords should endeavour to resolve issues…

Housing Ombudsman: Press release

…is meant by legal proceedings. Some complaints policies exclude matters subject to legal proceedings but are not clear that this does not cover the pre-action protocol. Other policies incorrectly state…

House of Lords: Almshouses take centre stage

…Government acknowledge the vital work our members undertake and the vital service they provide to their communities. We would like to extend our thanks to the Lords who raised questions…

House of Lords: Almshouses raised again

…help us in this effort by reaching out to your MP who can reach out to The Almshouse Association to support our work and that of the movement. You can…

Hornby Competition results announced!

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…

Hoarding

…help with diagnosis and linking you to other statutory services. A multi-agency approach is the best way to work with people who hoard. Social services and mental health services can…

History of Beeston's Almshouses, Peckham

…to 20 residents and when the occasional vacancy does appear the criteria is fairly strict, the charity stipulating that the residents shall be “poor persons in the following categories”; Freemen…

Hillier Almshouses celebrate 50 years!

…in the summerhouse which stands in the garden of Hillier House. In 2005 the Charity undertook major building work and converted eight of its studio flats into four spacious one…

High Ercall Almshouses - High Ercall, Shropshire

…age and are in need, hardship or distress. Contact Details Further information and application form can be obtained from: The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645 Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com