The Almshouse Association is a support charity representing over 1600 independent almshouse charities across the UK.

Almshouses are a charitable form of self sufficient, low cost community housing that is held in trust for local people in housing need. They are managed and run by almshouse charities made up of local volunteers.

Today, 36,000 people are living full and independent lives in almshouses, finding friendships, wellbeing, safety and security inside their walls and within their communities. Through representation, fundraising, and your donations and legacies, The Almshouse Association is working hard with almshouses charities, local authorities and the Government to make it possible for many more to be built.




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Advocating for fair housing funding

On 3 December 2025, Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, attended the AGM and APPG on Housing and Care...
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Historic Sherborne almshouse artwork sells for £5.2m to secure its future

BBC News and several other outlets have been reporting that an almshouse charity discovered one of its artworks is valued...
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Charitable Housing Leaders and Parliamentarians unite to tackle the UK housing crisis

November 2025: Charity leaders and parliamentarians convened in Westminster to explore how a more coordinated and collaborative approach can help...
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