To support our members to deliver safe, comfortable, affordable homes for their residents, we not only guide them through the legislative and regulatory frameworks necessary to protect all involved, we…
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…
…Gazette Download back issue editions of our quarterly magazine Read More An essential guide for governance and administration of almshouse charities Read More Mandatory Policies Ensure all necessary policies for…
…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…
…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…
…one of a number of solutions to the affordable housing crisis. If you would like to find out more about almshouses in your local area, please email admin@almshouses.org. Or to…
…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)…
…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…
…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…
…submitted electronically by email or on a memory stick in PDF or Word format. Please email to: Gerryharmon@almshouses.org or by post to Gerry Harmon, The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead…
…format. Please email to gerryharmon@almshouses.org or post to: Gerry Harmon, The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Rd, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 5RU Submissions are to be received by 31st January 2024….
…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…
What role is there for almshouses in the 21st century? There is a greater need for affordable homes today than ever before. According to research carried out by Heriot-Watt University…
…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…
…or Word format. Submissions are to be sent to gerryharmon@almshouses.org or posted on a memory stick to: Gerry Harmon, The Almshouse Association, Billingbear Lodge, Maidenhead Rd, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 5RU….
…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…
…they have a vacancy and whether you qualify as a beneficiary. If you know that there is an almshouse charity in your area you can check out their website or…
…and grants programme, working closely with Mike Drake, Head of Finance. Since joining the Association Fenella has been keen to expand her knowledge on all things almshouse related and she…
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…
…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…
…needs for the dwellings to be affordable and functional. Cost of Project Trustees should be able to demonstrate that they have obtained value for money in designing and managing the…
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…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…
…written a helpful definition that can be found here. At a time when there is a severe shortage of affordable rental accommodation, the role of almshouse charities is now more…
…– 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…
…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…
…founded in 990. Many are old, often beautiful historic buildings, others are more modern and some are newly built. What they all have in common is their provision of affordable…
…belt exception site. It is sympathetic to the surrounding chalkland landscape. Great Shelford, one of the larger villages in South Cambridgeshire, has a severe shortage of affordable housing. In 2017…
…seeks to unify the variety of administrative requirements located on site into a single point of reference, providing a more definitive location for these important functions, as these are essential…
…been a real asset and enhancement for St Giles Almshouses, but it has enabled the residents to have a place where they can get to know each other and socialise….
…affordable and accessible lifelong homes equipped with modern telecare for its residents in order to meet current and future care and support needs. The design is robust, low maintenance, a…
…one bedroom units for applicants on their waiting list. They wanted a design that would provide affordable and accessible lifelong homes equipped with modern telecare for its residents in order…
…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…