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Almshouse charity steps in to help

…will, please do contact our Head of Fundraising at susanvanleest@almshouses.org You may also like to visit our Leave a legacy | (almshouses.org) page. click here to see all ‘Almshouse News…

Almshouse Association Announce New Chief Executive

…Elizabeth Fathi: Tel: 01884 251444 Mob: 07767 384784 E: elizabeth@tivertonalmshouse.org.uk Nick Phillips: Tel: 01344 452922 E: nickphillips@almshouses.org The Almshouse Association Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 5RU www.almshouses.org  …

AGM 2023

…attendance by emailing admin@almshouses.org If you are attending The Almshouse Association Members Day 2023, you do not need to confirm your attendance to the AGM If you are unable to…

Award win for Wyggestons in Leicester

…liaise with the key stakeholders to bring this project to fruition, whilst working alongside local architect Corporate Architecture. More information on Wyggestons can be found at www.wyggestons.org.uk. Posted March 23…

WORCESTER CHARITY SCORES 100 NOT OUT

…handmaiden here, as I understand times have changed since then, and that some men may even make their own beds!” WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO) met on 25th January for their…

2021/2 AWARD WINNERS

…participate in and celebrate their achievements. They belong to all of you who are working on a daily basis to provide the best service you can for your residents. Help…

100 smiles from 100 almshouses!

…at susanvanleest@almshouses.org “To celebrate the remarkable achievements of Captain Tom, the idea is to celebrate the happiness we have among our large family that makes up our almshouse movement. Almshouses…

18.11.21 - APPG on Almshouses Meeting

…on the registration button below: Register for APPG on Almshouses webinar If you have any questions, please do get in touch with Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org Posted 2 November 21…

'Good excuse for a party!'

…to see it posted on our website and/or social media accounts, please do not hesitate to get in touch with karenmorris@almshouses.org. Posted 14 September 21 Click here for more almshouse…

"You changed my life" - Colin's story

…get in touch by emailing karenmorris@almshouses.org [top photos: LEFT Christmas party with almshouse residents; CENTRE Colin (left) with Treasurer Graham Cockill; RIGHT trustees and residents of Shepton Mallet United Charities]…


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WR Side Panel

…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 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

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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…

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

…I have already had a reservation for the 007 certificate (Chris, you know who you are!) so the group has quickly doubled in size and I am very much hoping…

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…

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

…Improvement Network click link Viewpoint Housing LIN Apr 2021 Answering the 21st century call to alms – Laura Silverman for The Daily Telegraph click link article The Daily Telegraph 29…

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…

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…