…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…
…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…
…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. …
…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…
…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…
…residents warm and safe and loved. We all wish you, your families and residents a peaceful, safe and warm Christmas and a bright, positive New Year! Posted 16 December 2020…
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…
…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…
…inspiring and it was indeed a boost for the almshouse movement. An event full of renewed friendships and plans for the future.” Nick Phillips CEO | The Almshouse Association Many…
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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
“So where are the next community philanthropists coming from?“ By: Nick Phillips CEO | The Almshouse Association | 25 May 2023 “The possible solution to helping create a happy, longer…
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…
…guidance also sets out how living in a home with damp and mould can significantly affect the physical and mental health of tenants and outlines how people with certain health…
…the provision of warm, safe, secure homes for people in need. “Where I have seen some charities fail is when they lose sight of their true mission. As one of…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant…
…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…
…new generation of almshouses for todays displaced persons. “For centuries almshouses have been the safe, warm refuge for those in need of a home and community. Traditionally almshouses have been…
…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…
…will no longer work. You need to have set up your own My Charity Commission Account, using an individual email address and password, to access services on behalf of a charity….
…charities and the work of the Association over the decades. For this reason, I am only so very sorry I am unable to join you in person during your celebrations,…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…Eaton for assisting us. We look forward to continuing our work with the Government to ensure that almshouses are able to continue offering their vital service. Posted 3 November 2020…
…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…
…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…
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…
…Boughton Malherbe. The latest expansion project of the Honywood and Douglas Almshouse Charity of Lenham and Boughton Malherbe in Kent has involved building work at 23 High Street over the…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…you so much for your time. We all know the benefits of almshouses; now it’s time everyone else does! Please click here to complete the survey posted 16 Feb 2021…
…supports this idea and hopes that our member charities can help residents to remain in touch with the outside world if they are still isolating. Some ways in which this…
…become available in the next 2/3 years, through the national grid network system, and of course when this does so the already reduced carbon generation from any new/replacement gas boiler…
…completed, with work needing to be completed by March 2022. This is welcome news following confirmation that almshouse charities can use the grant to make their dwellings more energy efficient. …
…at favourably. Almshouses are in a unique bracket of those who still receive funding for this purpose. For further information, please contact Sean@saffercooper.com 0161 804 2222 or kathy.green.projects@gmail.com 01225 865573…
…not want to go through the arduous registration process. We thank Baroness Bakewell again for raising the question and for her continued support of our work. Posted 15 February 21…
…6 to 15 years. This would be applied retrospectively to buildings completed in 2010. More information on the Bill can be found here: New regulator at heart of building safety…
…a £66 discount applied to their energy bill in October and November, rising to £67 from December to March 2023. Further information can be found here. posted 4 August 22…
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…
…Appointment and Resident Handbooks to include clear guidance on pets If your charity does choose to allow residents to keep pets, we would recommend having a policy in place which…
…have urged us to comment on this consultation paper, the full details of which can be found here. It is not easy to respond to a consultation which does not…
…been expected this winter. The support will be applied to all bills by suppliers and you will not need to apply for it to take effect. If you agreed your…