A letter from Nick Phillips CEO of The Almhouse Association has been featured in the Labour Housing Group September 20 newsletter. Nick Phillips CEO writes: Almshouses are part of history…
The Local Government Association’s first magazine has published an article written by the Almshouse Association promoting almshouses and their benefits to local authorities. The article forms the basis of the…
The Almshouse Association is concerned by the apparent inconsistency in the affordable housing allocation with local authorities, particularly around Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, which…
On 14th August 2018, the government published the social housing green paper (A new deal for social housing). A consultation was launched alongside the paper and will run until the…
Our seventieth AGM will take place virtually on 29 September 2021 at 10am. Our sixty ninth AGM took place virtually at 10am on 1st September 2020 by webinar. For a recording, please click…
Our seventieth Annual General Meeting took place virtually on 29 September 2021 at 10am. Main Business of seventieth AGM: Address by the Chair of The Almshouse Association, Elizabeth Fathi Approval…
The Almshouse Association’s 75th Anniversary Year It’s now official! As 2021 starts a fresh New Year, we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary and we are delighted to be sharing this…
Almshouse Association Honorary Treasurer, Simon Ling FCA sent us in photos of the Ashtead United Charity Garden Party. A fabulous day was had by all as the sun shined. The…
We have been informed by our contact at Aon UK Limited that their business model is changing. In the next few days members will receive a letter to advise that…
The CEO of The Almshouse Association welcomes the recent report published by the APPG on Loneliness. “From our research and that of others it is clear that everyone needs a…
APPG on Almshouses holds session on almshouse response to coronavirus On July 1st, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Almshouses, of which The Almshouse Association is Secretariat for, held a session…
We had an amazing member networking event on Tuesday 11th May, with over 40 members attending and talking about their party plans to help us celebrate our 75th anniversary year!…
Published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Housing, June 19 Almshouses and other charities 11.4 Section 79(3) of the Housing Act 2004 explicitly exempts the following: “A tenancy or…
Issue: The government published the social housing green paper (A new deal for social housing) on the 14th August 2018. A consultation was launched alongside the paper and will run…
Last weekend Andover Charities Trustees joined in The Almshouse Association’s 75th celebrations by holding a garden party. Eighteen residents and trustees enjoyed a picnic afternoon tea in their beautiful…
Significant levels of political engagement with almshouses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have continued. The issues of proper support for almshouses has been relayed to MPs and many almshouses have…
The official definition of an almshouse has been recognised by the Charity Commission which has just released its new, approved guidance on almshouses. After months of hard work, this is…
Another great article about the almshouse movement has been published in the national press, this time in The Telegraph. The Almshouse Association is pleased to see, not only the quality…
The People’s Friend magazine recently published a two page spread on almshouses. Journalist, Olivia Greenway explores the history of almshouses and how they continue to help those in need today,…
The Almshouse Association was delighted to see two more pieces from Chief Executive Nick Phillips published recently. One for the National Housing Federation and the other for the National Association…
An article on almshouses by The Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips has been published in this month’s LCR magazine, produced by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). NALC works…
A Colchester charity has reopened nine of its almshouses after a £1 million facelift. Former Colchester Mayor, Alderman and farmer Arthur Winsley left much of his property to the new…
The word almshouse has two etymological roots: alms comes from the ancient Greek word for compassion; whilst house derives from the Anglian term meaning dwelling or shelter. Over nearly 1,000…
Eventide Homes resident May turned 100 last November. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the big party planned could not take place, but the charity organised for a Malus Floribundu tree to…
Early 2018, in response to our members telling us that the lack of understanding of what constitutes an almshouse charity (by government bodies, local councils, the media and members of…
Over the next few weeks the Homes at the Heart campaign, run by the National Housing Federation and supported by The Almshouse Association, is focusing on different issues affecting the…
A retired Uppingham couple who risked becoming homeless have moved into a newly created flat in Oakham owned by Rutland’s oldest charity, St John & St Anne (SJSA). The almshouse…
Last month, we asked our members to join us with the national campaign as part of an initiative by The Captain Tom Foundation. Our contribution had the aim of raising…
Over the next few weeks the Homes at the Heart campaign, run by the National Housing Federation and supported by The Almshouse Association, is focusing on different issues affecting the…
Christmas Fund now open! Christmas is once again almost upon us and we are very happy to be able to announce that requests for Christmas vouchers for almshouse residents are…
Press Release – for immediate release: 21/08/18 New Chief Executive, Nick Phillips, joined the Almshouse Association on the 17th August 2018. Nick Phillips is an experienced Chief Executive and has…
The Almshouse Association is very honoured to have a highly accomplished and passionate group of Ambassadors to help shine a light on the importance of almshouses in the 21st century….
The Almshouse Association held the 67th Annual General Meeting on 13th June 2018 at The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London. There was an…
The Almshouse Association commends the final report of the Affordable Housing Commission carried out by Lord Best and his colleagues. We agree with the commission that there is no ‘silver…
The Almshouse Association’s response to the Affordable Housing Commission’s Making Housing Affordable After COVID-19 report The Almshouse Association agrees with the Affordable Housing Commission that social and affordable housing should…
Following the announcement of the Affordable Housing Programme, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced a number of roundtable meetings to take place over the next 2…
Hilary Livingstone has been a trustee of the Eleanor Hirst Trust since 2016. Hilary was born and brought up in Huddersfield. She is a retired civil servant, having worked at…
15th June 22 – Join us for the biggest networking event of the almshouse calendar! The Almshouse Association is very pleased to announce that The Almshouse Association 2022 Members Day…
We are pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for 2019 Seminars.. Induction Seminar for Trustees and Clerks Date: Wednesday 6th March 2019 Location: Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick…
Our inaugural Members Day Conference proved to be the inspirational day we hoped it would be. Held at the stunning Haberdashers Hall, West Smithfield, London EC1A on Wednesday 5th June…
It gives the Almshouse Association great pleasure to announce the shortlist for the 2018 Patron’s Award. The Finchley Charities The James Goodman Charity, Cranfield The Mills Charity, Framlingham King’s Lynn…
The Andros Almshouse Charity are planning a fun-filled garden party in July with a 1940s theme. They hope to have catering, vintage cars and everyone dressed up in 1940s attire!…
St Mary Magdalen Hospital was due to celebrate its 900th anniversary in 2020 but had to postpone due to the pandemic. Trustees are hoping to be able to reconvene festivities…
The Perry Almshouse Charity Trustees and residents in Winterbourne celebrated the 170th Anniversary of their beautiful Grade II listed almshouses as well as the 75th Anniversary of The Almshouse Association….
The St. John’s Homes Kempston Almshouses Charity holds a garden party to celebrate their 140th anniversary! The St. John’s Homes Almshouses charity was set up by Mrs. Anne Charles Williamson…
Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes almshouse residents making news in The Northern Echo! 28th December 2021 by Andrew White @apwecho Audience and Content Editor “As part of a yearly tradition, Durham Aged Mineworkers’…
We’re inviting you to take part in Captain Tom 100 from Friday 30 April to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021 to celebrate Captain Sir Tom Moore’s amazing achievements and…
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Almshouses will be holding a session to discuss the research on the significant financial benefits provided by the almshouse movement on November 18th 2021, 3-4pm….
Dunton’s Almshouses in Dedham, Essex date back to the 16th Century and said that celebrating our 75th anniversary was a very good excuse to put on a party! The weather…
Thomas Parsons Square residents to benefit from move to purpose-built bungalows Thomas Parsons’ Charity has been granted planning permission to build nine purpose-built bungalows for residents on land the charity…