…Year’ at the annual award ceremony at the King Power Stadium on 10th November 2022. ‘Lancaster House’, the imposing new three-storey extension to the already established facilities, has added high…
…almshouses” makes it a grand total of “100 not out”. Robin Walker, Worcester MP and Worcester Mayor Adrian Gregson, with Paul Griffith MBE, Chairman of the Charity, together with the…
…2021/2022 Almshouse Association award winners Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses Charity, Leicester A new three-storey extension providing a community ‘hub’. Eight self-contained one and two-bedroom flats on the first and second…
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…
…this year and are planning a wonderful celebratory day at Castle Park in Colchester later in the summer. Michael Siggs is Clerk of St Mary Magdalen and a number of…
…being handed out this year. Among those receiving a voucher was 90-year–old John Rutherford, from Witton Gilbert, who said: “This was the first time I have received a voucher, so…
…here. It was the best thing I did, really, because I had so many friends here, and it’s a lovely place to be. For the first time in my life,…
…raise awareness about the almshouse movement! Friday 30 April would have been Captain Sir Tom’s 101st birthday and is the one-year anniversary of the extraordinary celebrations that followed the conclusion…
…to help us” Fr. Robert says “and I really thought that there must be something that I could do”. “We cannot thank Robert enough for doing this” says Mike Herbert,…
…from left to right: Betty Thompson (102), Ruby Holmes (100), Vera Broom (soon to be 100), Betty Farrant (soon to be 100), Ruby Oakes (100), Mary Grieves (102), Lily Stokes…
…which was serving as office space was also in dire need of attention. The old ‘breadroom’ that served as offices before becoming the charity’s much needed 12th almshouse After discussions,…
…as we do in smoking and healthy eating campaigns? Loneliness costs the state £9,500 per person per year 1. Social Housing may not be owned by the Government but these…
…Secret Somerset feature, BBC Sounds steps in side Gray’s Almshouses – “built in 1635 these homes on East Street in Taunton still benefit those in need today”. Posted November 23…
There will be speakers on the following subjects at each of the seminars: The Application and Appointment Process Managing Challenging Situations with Residents Fire Safety Data Protection Dates and locations…
…in the previous calendar year. For the purposes of this award, completion is when almshouses are occupied or other facilities brought into use. An extension of one year will be…
…permission to replace the old bungalows with nine new, modern almshouses. The new almshouses are in keeping but not identical to the early twentieth-century almshouses adjacent and opposite, and so…
…of Business Administration (MBA) degree and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (ACSI). He also holds the Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance (C Dip…
…..support generation after generation.. ..in perpetuity ‘Pass it on’ Almshouses are usually created as a … Read More How to make a donation Thank you for making it this far!…
…… Read More 2021 Awards The Almshouse Association was so pleased to be able to present awards to four charities for projects completed in 2021. THE ALMSHOUSE … Read More…
…about more about how you can help by clicking in the links below. Leave a legacy ..support generation after generation.. ..in perpetuity ‘Pass it on’ Almshouses are usually created…
…chapels, with more than 100 colour illustrations, along with extensive reference information, making this the most comprehensive treatment of the subject available. 240 X 190mm 104 pages, printed in colour…
…of Wales, instituted an annual Patron’s Award, which celebrates outstanding projects and developments. The award is open to almshouses projects completed in the year concerned, whether new building or major…
…be found here. Listed below are current vacancies that have been sent to us from the charities (Please use the search function to the right to select your desired region)….
…rights in relation to it. When we refer to: “we”, “us” or “our”, we mean The Almshouse Association; “personal data”, we mean any information relating to an identified or identifiable…
…should be used as this can assist in avoiding slips and falls. Safety and Security Security and safety of residents is of prime importance. Trustees should be able to demonstrate…
2021 is a special year for The Almshouse Association! For 75 years, we have been providing guidance, support and representation to over 1600 incredible almshouse charities. All almshouse charities are…
…almshouse charities making sure they are the best they can be , increasing the number of almshouses and almshouse charities and highlighting their importance in the local community and as…
…the application process. . Please click here to find out how to apply for an Almshouse Association Interest Free Loan or Grant . Accessing External Funding The Almshouse Association can…
The Association’s Member Charities may advertise staff and trustee vacancies on our website. If you are a member and have a vacancy you would like us to list on this…
…annum”. In total, this equates to £43.2m every year! In addition, the report highlighted additional benefits of: freeing up approx. 4,000 homes c. £56m per annum of value in employed…
…Christie House. This project has taken many years to come to fruition and trustees have been determined and resolute in providing the best possible accommodation for the elderly in Bedford….
…and as a communal area for residents to sit under shelter in good weather and look onto the gardens. This Charity isvery keen to provide the best possible accommodation for…
…the New Forest and the Victorian heritage. Trustees embarked on an exciting remodelling scheme in order to provide the best possible accommodation for their residents. High quality materials and workmanship…
…should be considered and Trustees should be able to demonstrate that they have employed the best option. Landscaping and Gardens Gardens should be attractive and easily maintained. There should be…
“I am really pleased to be able to take up this position at The Almshouse Association. Almshouses are a centuries old concept that has a continuing role in the modern…
We are passionate about our member charities, about almshouses and the almshouse movement and our 75th anniversary year in 2021 was an opportunity to get to know our members even…
…links below to find out more… . If you are an almshouse resident or family/friend of a resident, or a trustee/clerk at an almshouse charity and you would like us…
…making a documentary about the history of almshouses. “The one thousand year history of the almshouse movement is a story of compassion, companionship and community and a demonstration that these…
…is today and how it continues to provide a strong sense of community; offering safety and security, and making it possible for those in need to continue to live independently,…
…– Milly Vincent for Mail online click link news item Mail online Jan 2020 Return of almshouses for the vulnerable could help solve Britain’s housing crisis – Patrick Sawyer for…
…phase… Read More Andover Acre Almshouse renovations begin Kiran Sajan, reporter for the Andover Advertiser recently wrote an article on the renovations taking place at Andover Acre Almshouses…. Read More…
Find out what’s happening in the almshouse world and local almshouses around the UK by clicking in the links below Return to: Home Page / 75th Celebrations Page…
…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…
…(the regulator for almshouses), Homes England, and have set up an All Party Parliamentary Group for Almshouses (APPG). As regulation and housing standards and expectations change, there is a need…
…many refurbishments carried out to all four of the almshouses. New kitchens …. New bathrooms …. New homes for new residents. [Mrs Alison Evans – 4th generation descendant of benefactor…
…Enterprise and Regeneration Limited (PEARL). PEARL is a joint venture company formed of the Pendle Council and Barnfield Investments Limited. Barnfield, the building contractor for the project, is a large…
Each year the Association invites its members to showcase their almshouse projects and achievements by applying for one of our awards. With the outbreak of coronavirus at the beginning of…
…that meets once a month from March until October each year and residents are encouraged to participate. The aims and objectives are agreed with residents each year. The Club is…
…until October each year and residents are encouraged to participate. The aims and objectives are agreed with residents each year. The Club is an opportunity for residents to have a…