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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A day of thanksgiving, reflection and celebration

80 years of The Almshouse Association The Almshouse Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special day of thanksgiving, reflection...
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Saffron Walden almshouses gets ÂŁ500K boost

Saffron Walden Almshouses has been awarded £500,000 through the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs...
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St John’s Hospital Garden

....from silent lawns to a thriving wildlife haven The Hospital of St John, Heytesbury Warminster, Wiltshire. Founded 1472 Back in...
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