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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Kendal Almshouse Charity unveils two new eco-homes

Plaque unveiling at Kendal Almshouse Charity, which created two new, state-of-the-art homes for vulnerable people in South Cumbria, signalling a...
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St John’s launches £5m expansion of almshouse provision in Bath

St John’s Foundation invests £5million into upgrading and creating new affordable housing for older people in Bath. St John’s Foundation...
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Lord-Lieutenant visits Association’s new Windsor office

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant visits The Almshouse Association's new Windsor offices: A celebration of heritage and member community On a crisp...
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