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…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 Trustee Board

…The Almshouse Association are to: promote the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses and associated services and facilities support our members to…

The Almshouse Association Awards

…be logged in to access this page – Members Login Website Registration … Read More Patron’s Award design brief You must be logged in to access this page – Members…

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

Thank you for your order which we are currently processing. If you wish to discuss your order, please contact the office by emailing admin@almshouses.org or you can telephone 01344 452922.

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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…

Resident vacancies

Although The Almshouse Association does not provide accommodation itself, we are keen to support those who see an almshouse as a potential home. In this section, we hope to be…

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…

Making a legacy or codicil

…to marry, re-marry or enter into a civil partnership this would usually invalidate an existing Will. Divorce does not automatically invalidate a Will made during marriage. See also: Leave a…

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…

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.  …

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…

Housing and almshouses – the stats and facts

…Nick Phillips, our CEO at nickphillips@almshouses.org. . Click for Almshouses fact sheet What is an almshouse? Click for Report on the Financial Benefits Provided by Almshouses Click for Almshouse Longevity…

History of almshouses

…also: – Almshouses Today – In the footsteps of St Albans first female superstar – Trinity Hospital Castle Rising – The Great Hospital, Norwich – St John’s Hospital in Bakewell…

Friends of The Almshouse Association

…would like to join us as a volunteer ‘Friend’, please contact us on 01344 452922 or email us at FriendsofClub@almshouses.org. Charity No: 245668 Return to Support us | (almshouses.org) page…

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…

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

…support for so many people”     Simon Smith – Simon became Clerk to The Visitors, Jesus Hospital Charity in 2006. The charity dates back to the 1600s and provides…

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

…call to alms – Laura Silverman for The Daily Telegraph click link article The Daily Telegraph 29 Feb 2021 Britain is building almshouses at fastest rate since the Victorian era…

2021 Awards

…for servicing the new and existing residential needs. The amount of additional accommodation that has been created does not over develop the site. It is a natural progression and 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 Patron's Awards

…layout does not have space for individual washing machines. Electrical power has been reconfigured and all lighting is provided with low energy LED lights. The building now provides low maintenance…

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

…internal shower room with WC and wash basin. There are laundry facilities on each floor as the kitchen layout does not have space for individual washing machines. Electrical power has…

2017 Patron's Award

women in domestic service, such as maids, cooks and housekeepers who found it very difficult to find somewhere suitable to live upon retirement as they had been provided with accommodation…

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…