The Almshouse Association is a support charity representing over 1600 independent almshouse charities across the UK.

Almshouses are a charitable form of self sufficient, low cost community housing that is held in trust for local people in housing need. They are managed and run by almshouse charities made up of local volunteers.

Today, 36,000 people are living full and independent lives in almshouses, finding friendships, wellbeing, safety and security inside their walls and within their communities. Through representation, fundraising, and your donations and legacies, The Almshouse Association is working hard with almshouses charities, local authorities and the Government to make it possible for many more to be built.




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Festive gifting at Cirencester almshouses as Chairman joins Christmas lunch

The Chairman of The Almshouse Association, Willie Hartley Russell, was thrilled to receive an invite to the joint Christmas lunch...
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Preserving heritage, creating homes: The St Johns’ House story

CASE STUDY: Almshouse of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangalist, Sherborne St Johns’ House is a historic...
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Christmas opening times

As the festive season approaches, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, friends, volunteers, partners and...
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