Founded by Thomas Christie, a 17th Century Bedford lawyer who built 8 small almshouses in the centre of Bedford in 1682. Between 1964 and 1968 Christie House was built as…
The origins of the charity can be traced back to the 17th Century although Devizes Almshouse Charity in its present form dates from 1904. Prior to the new development the…
Shrewsbury Hospital, Sheffield Morden College, Blackheath, London Pickering and Feren’s Pop in Centre, Hull Reading Consolidated Charities Whiteley Homes Circle of Celebration, Walton on Thames William Browne’s Hospital, Stamford…
Admiral Frederick Moore Boultbee commissioned five almshouses to be built on land he had purchased from Joseph Payne in January 1871 for £120. Emery Down Cottages comprise five dwellings in…
This charity was founded in 1670 by the Will of Sir Robert Christopher, a wealthy landowner in East Lincolnshire. The original almshouses were probably timber framed and lasted for approximately…
Ensuring the enduring legacy of the almshouse movement by safeguarding its historical significance and securing its future Help support almshouses today and for generations to come by joining Friends of…
There are a number of different ways someone can find out if there is an almshouse charity in their area, if the charity has a vacancy or if the potential…
Robustness New buildings should be flexible and capable of adaptation over time. Simple, clear layouts are preferred. Buildings should be economic to construct but made of high quality materials that…
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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…
We are building a library of case studies that highlight the many benefits of almshouses from differing perspectives – from trustees to clerks to residents and their local communities. Click…
Design Any new build must be attractive and sit well in its surroundings. The proportionality, quality and beauty of the building should be key factors. Modernisation projects should fulfil the…
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Angela joined the Almshouse Association in January 2023 having previously spent many years working as a PA at C-suite level. Prior to joining the Association Angela worked for BSRIA in…
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…
Whilst many of us may be aware of the traditional and fine almshouse buildings dotted all over the United Kingdom, few perhaps realise how vibrant and relevant the almshouse movement…
We would like to share with you some of the interesting articles and stories about our member charities and news about the almshouse movement today in our posts below. The…
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…
The Almshouse Association was formed in 1946. Its purpose is to safeguard the welfare of residents and the interests of charities and their buildings. As a membership organisation we provide…
There have been almshouses in the United Kingdom for more than 1000 years, with the oldest almshouse charity foundation still in existence being the Hospital of St Oswald in Worcester…
For charities that can show how they have enhanced the lives of their residents by providing gardening and/or outdoor activities. Jesus Hospital, Ravenscroft Lodge, The London Borough of Barnet The…
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…
Three Almshouse charities were selected by HRH The Prince of Wales to receive the Patron’s Awards for projects completed in 2018. . Chandos and Dent’s Almshouse in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire The…
This new Award is for charities that have encouraged residents to take part in community projects such as gardening. Five charities were presented with this Award for 2018. . Hammersmith…
The Almshouse Association introduced two new awards for 2018 to complement the Patron’s Award and make our awards more inclusive for all members – the Award for Excellence and Inspiration…
The Almshouse Association Awards Committee selected the following charities to receive this Award. . Worcester Municipal Charities The charity has a traditional Grade I set of almshouses at Berkeley’s Almshouses…
HRH The Prince of Wales granted full Awards in 2014 to Emery Down Almshouse Charity and Sir Robert Christopher Almshouses and two Highly Commended Certificates to Devizes Almshouse Charity and…