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Covid-19 update: 18.10.21

…as public transport and shops. Communicating clearly and urgently to the public if the risk level increases. Consider asking people to work from home. Coronavirus is still with us and…

Covid-19 update: 13.10.20

…with no mixing indoors, rule of six applies outside Very High Tier: No mixing indoor and out, shut pubs and bars Further individual restrictions are likely to be introduced for…

Covid-19 update: 13-08-2021

…can meet indoors as well as social distancing will end. Wearing a face mask in shops, health and social care settings and on public transport will still be required. 13-08-2021…

Covid-19 update: 12.05.21

…indoors. Where people meet indoors, they should be encouraged to open a window. Meeting outside where possible is still a safer option Up to 30 people will be able to…

Covid-19 update: 10.9.20

…households must not meet in groups of more than 6. Note that: This limit does not apply to meetings of a single household group or support bubble which is more…

Covid-19 update: 8.4.21

…guest facilities but we would recommend undertaking a risk assessment first. You are, however, under no obligation to re-open if you do not feel it would be safe for your…

Covid-19 update: 5.11.20

…also published new guidance to support safe care home visits during the lockdown. Almshouse charities that accommodate older people may find it useful to apply these principles within their own…

Covid-19 update: 3.8.20

…the re-opening of communal facilities can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities. To see if you area has a local lockdown in place, visit: www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-restrictions-areas-with-an-outbreak-of-coronavirus-covid-19.  Tuesday 21st July 2020 The Government has…

Covid-19 update: 2.11.20

…to work (if it’s not possible to work from home), to go shopping for essential items, for medical reasons (to attend appointments, collect medication from the pharmacy etc), visit members…

Covid-19 update: 05.1.21

…vulnerable should not attend work and limit their exposure to other people. They should limit their time outside their homes to medical appointments and exercises only. Please note that whilst…

Covid & supported housing

…that work in that care home vaccinated (unless they have a valid exemption. The Department of Health and Social Care is currently reviewing these regulations and if they widen the…

Coronavirus Update

…advice for individuals concerned about contracting coronavirus, which may be helpful to share with your residents. Visit www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/coronavirus/.  The mental health charity, Mind, has developed some tips and guidance to…

Condensation and mould: what can we do?

…and wet coats should be hung outside the living area to dry. Tumble dryers should be vented to the outside unless they are condensing dryers. A minimum amount of water…

COMPETITION: Jump on Board!

…APPG for the National Alliance for Arts, Health and Wellbeing highlights creative hobbies as being beneficial for our mental and emotional health.  The Almshouse Association has been working with Hornby,…

Clerk to the Trustees / Administrator - Greenwich

…schedule online meetings on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Good communication skills and ability to relate to people at all levels, including residents, outside organisation and professional bodies. Ability to work

Christmas opening times

The Almshouse Association team would like to wish you all a warm, safe and very happy Christmas and New Year!   ______________________ Opening times during the festive season Tuesday 13th…

Christmas Bubbles

…continue to meet people who are not in your Christmas bubble, outside your home, according to the rules in the tier where you are staying You cannot meet someone in…

Chimneys restored to former glory

…£101,164. But the work was important to preserve the longevity of the building. The application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund was rejected as we did not meet their criteria…

Charity of William Marshall - Welney, Norfolk

…West Norfolk Borough Council). Contact Details All interested parties regardless of age, gender or martial status, are encouraged to express interest. Please contact the Clerk for further details: Email: marshallscharity1661@gmail.com

Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021

…such as appointing a suitable person to champion counter-fraud work throughout the charity, performing stringent checks and due diligence, and assessing each year how well fraud controls are working, what…

Charity Commission new Chief Executive

…Wales, replacing on 1 July 2024 Helen Stephenson who has been in charge for 7 years.  David has been CEO of the Animal and Plant Health Agency since 2022.  His…

Charity Commission Covid-19 Fact Sheets

…Charity Commission Keeping people safe Working with a company or business to help with coronavirus Charity SORP guidance Information from other organisations Click for latest Charity Commission Covid-19 Fact Sheets…

Charity Commission: Trustee Guides

…money is safe, properly used and accounted for. Conflicts of interest – how to identify and deal with conflicts of interest in your charity. Making decisions – advice on how to…

Charities Bill update

…they procure goods and services, and to make “ex gratia” payments (which charities have a moral obligation, but no legal power, to make) clarify when property can be applied cy-près…

Charities Aid Foundation

…have the chance to talk directly to experienced Relationship Directors. The CAF Bank To find out more about their work, you may want to take a look at their work

Ceremonial bread presentation tradition continues

The recently revived traditional Richard Smith for Bread donation of bread to almspeople took place on Wednesday 17 May outside 6 Guild Cottages Almshouses, Church Street Stratford-upon-Avon. The Mayor of…

CEO writes to NALC

…is something in the spirit of almshouses that captures the best in community and localism today. I hope to work with parish councils and town councils over the years supporting…

CEO update: June 20

…logo and branding/PR Representation: MP engagement Charity Commission: Definition of almshouses Training and Seminars Conference 2021 Research Please click into the link below to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKYk3LNShE&feature=youtu.be Posted 23 June 2020…

CEO Message 29.04.20

…a ‘new norm’. Stories of growing community relationships and the tireless, dedicated work of trustees and staff are proving invaluable, and many almshouses are finding they now have a manageable…

CEO guest speaker at Charity Matters webinar

…involves risk. The value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up and an investor may get back less than the amount invested. aberdeenstandardcapital.com

CEO Christmas Message

…celebrate all the great work of almshouses, all your hard work in keeping the spirit and function of almshouses going, keeping your residents buoyed up and giving so much. We…

CEO blog: May 21

…friend and neighbour we could reduce the cost to the health service. We must start looking at integrating health, social care and housing, closely intertwined areas which all benefit each…

Case Study: Solar Panels

…chose The Skill Group to work with the Charity on this project. Initially the cost of such a project looked to be problematic, especially as we explored the possibility of…

Case Study: Lord Leycester Almshouses

…almshouses.  We requested a £50,000 loan to begin the work on our almshouses.“ “By 2023 we want to have a strategy in place to undertake mounting Heritage/almshouse repair requirements and…

Case Study: George Jones Trust Almshouses

…really professional, easy to communicate with, and better still arranged for a local construction company to work with them on preparatory ground works, which made the project really straightforward from…

Case Study: Edward Mayes Trust, Manchester

…was made to the Almshouse Consortium Ltd for Homes England grant funding which resulted in a £130,000 grant being secured. The Trust had previously applied for Almshouse Association 10 year…

Case Study: Burkitt Homes, King's Lynn

…shower room, separate WC and utility room have had wet wall board applied to the walls for easy maintenance and insulation, and the kitchen and other ancillary rooms (except the…

Case Study: Bradfield Parochial Charity

…appreciated by elderly residents! An initial schedule of works was drawn up and work started later that year. It came as no surprise that as work progressed many more defects…

Case Studies from Taunton Heritage Trust

…individuals who like to keep themselves to themselves.  We completely respect that fact but we work hard to ensure that our residents are never socially isolated and always have a…

Care alarm systems - is yours up to date?

…time for an upgrade to a newer, future proof system.  Pendant alarms are a reliable, cost-effective solution to keep your residents safe. Users can choose to wear the pendant on…