…https://vimeo.com/488040497 What is an almshouse? (short version) https://vimeo.com/479776278 How almshouses can help tackle loneliness https://vimeo.com/479773316 What is an almshouse? (extended version) https://vimeo.com/489773649 Benefits of almshouse living Return to: Home Page…
…to work. The Committee will consider the appropriateness of the project for its intended purpose and the context in which the project sits, where this is relevant. After final consideration,…
The goal of our work is: To promote the historic and present-day benefits of almshouses in supporting the nation’s affordable housing need. . Nick Phillips would like to thank all…
…charity before joining The Almshouse Association. Outside work Nick learns Arabic, plays in a local folk band and any spare time is spent walking in Exmoor. Mike Drake, Head of…
…have been providing a unique form of warm, safe, secure, homes for local people in need. Today, there are some 1,700 independent almshouse charities in the UK providing homes for…
…your work with your peers and the wider public by partaking in the award process. This year, The Almshouse Association is pleased to be able to present four different awards…
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…
Our Royal Patrons work tirelessly to support The Almshouse Association and its members. They inspire involvement in the almshouse movement and help raise the profile of almshouses both in their…
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…
…us to support the 1600 almshouse charities by donating today Read More Friends of The Almshouse Association Make a significant difference to the work of the Association – join today…
…we work with carefully selected third-party service providers whom we trust to carry out work on our behalf. We do not allow such service providers to use your personal data…
…country, trustees offer their time, care and attention voluntarily, ensuring the continued provision of safe and secure self-sufficient low cost community housing for people in housing need. Dating back to…
…Buy. The Almshouse Association is keen to work with MPs, MSPs, MSs, MLAs, Mayors and Councillors across the UK, to promote the work of our member charities, to protect our…
…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…
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…also worked for LEGO, Electronic Arts and NSA in marketing roles. Outside of work, Karen has become a keen allotmenter (is that a word?) specialising in sloe gin production –…
Jo joined The Almshouse Association in September 2023. After gaining an MSc in Chartered Surveying from Kingston University, Jo stayed on there as a researcher before moving on to work…
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…
…have previously worked in similar roles in the IT and Direct Marketing industries, however, this is my first opportunity to work for a charity. I’m really looking forward to learning…
Thank you for making it this far! Your contribution will directly fund the work we do to support our member charities across the UK. As a supporter of The Almshouse…
…Almshouse Association and carried out by Housing LIN has shown that the almshouse movement “generates financial benefits to the social care and health economy of c.£1340 per almshouse resident, per…
…Victorian times, almshouses became more urban in character. During the Victorian era housing became a huge social problem as people migrated to towns looking for work. Scandalous conditions of the…
…a semi-circular Queen Anne style building with 17 flats. In 2008 The Thomas Christie Charity merged with the John Crosse Charity which had property just outside Ampthill. This property was…
…encompasses a community feel Garden projects that include residents’ participation External projects that support residents’ mental well-being and physical health Examples in support of your submission could include: Setting up…
…in the Association’s work and very much hope you will too. I look forward to meeting you at a Friends of event soon! ” Elizabeth Fathi Our Associate Members and…
…for projects that will improve the living standards of their residents. Outside of work, Fenella enjoys gardening, walking, running and playing golf (badly!). She also has a passion for travelling….
…every support to our member almshouse charities who work hard to provide safe, secure and happy homes for people in need – today, tomorrow and we hope, for many, many…
…go to person for her wizardry with our CRM database and zoom webinars. In her spare time Danielle volunteers at a dog rescue centre and loves to travel the globe….
…to work diligently and effectively to establish more presence for the almshouse movement and you, our member charities. We are always inspired by the events you organise/invite us to/send us…
Our Ambassadors will be working with us to champion the almshouse movement, celebrate the great work that our members do to support their residents, and support us in the next…
…they see fit within a safe and secure environment. Almshouse charities today have to invest heavily in the modernisation and updating of almshouse dwellings to provide 21st century living, either…
…magazine feature Round and About Wokingham Feb 2023 Heritage: Finding Friendship – Gary Lawrence for Wiltshire Life click here magazine feature Wiltshire Life Dec 2022 Heritage: Providing a safe haven…
…Ann Edwards We always enjoy hearing from our members and its been great to work with Clerk to the Trustees, Kathryn Warner,… Read More Worcester charity opens new almshouses Former…
…Scheme 2022 – Ongoing, the refurbishment and renovation of No. 2 In all the work they have undertaken to this date they have tried to add as much value, not…
…enabling residents to continue to live independently in their local community. The almshouses are part of a mixed-use retail and residential development built on the site of a former Health…
…plans were agreed to make the courtyard a better space for residents to relax and socialise, as well as promote physical health through exercise and mental wellbeing by taking a…
…accessible to all residents. A handyman provides some physical support but otherwise it has been the hard work of the residents that had yielded delicious, home grown vegetables. The…
…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…
…have plenty of parking provided and lovely communal rear gardens to the rear of the property which are totally enclosed and safe for the young children to play outside. The…
…the property which are totally enclosed and safe for the young children to play outside. The Finchley Charities, London The Finchley Charities felt there was a housing need for further…
…of the river channel so scaffolding had to be constructed in the river alongside the almshouses for part of the work. The interiors were completely remodelled with the two dwellings…
…Charity merged with the John Crosse Charity which had property just outside Ampthill. This property was sold and the funds enabled Trustees to develop the plot of land adjacent to…