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Wivenhoe Housing Trust: paving the way to celebrations

…the renovations project, please click here . Contacts Robert Needham  01206 824446 noisybeggar@btinternet.com     Peter Hill  01206  823073 peter@toadhall2.co.uk   Chair of Trustees Further information   www.wivenhoehistory.org.uk  Searches:   1) Almshouses  2) Major Project at…

Trustee Opportunity - Rugeley, Staffordshire

…1884, matters concerning residents, finances, and communication. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Contact Details If you would like further information, please contact : Ann Nunn Email: whizzkid1339@gmail.com

Tiverton Almshouses Celebrate

…weather was warm and sunny which was an added bonus for all.” Pic by Mark Passmore photography/ www.markpassmore.com. The 75th birthday celebrations at Greenway Gardens part of the Tiverton Almshouses…

The Springett Almshouses Trust - Hawkshurst, Kent

…of independent living. Contact Details Clerk to the Trustees: Gail Brassley Telephone: 07914 698645 Email: springettsclerk@gmail.com Or write to: The Clerk, Springetts Almshouses, Horns Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 4QZ…

Tetbury Welfare Charities -Tetbury Almshouse available

…of Tetbury, Tetbury Upton and certain parts of the Parish of Westonbirt. Contact Details For expressions of interest and further information please contact us at: Email: tetburywelfarecharities@gmail.com Tel: 07949 167731…

Ten acres of tree-planting at Manorial Wood in Sutton Coldfield

…prevent damage from small animals as the trees become established. To find out more information about Manorial Woods or Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, please visit: https://www.suttoncoldfieldcharitabletrust.com/news/manorial-woods/17.htm posted 4 May 22…

Southwark's Appleby Blue Almshouses

…Wallpaper Witherford Watson Mann reinvents the almshouse for modern city life – Architecture Today Inside the new breed of almshouse (ft.com) Live better, live longer: the retirement home that’s more…

Solar Farm Opportunities

…types of developments.  Interested members can provide the above information to Jack Baldan via admin@almshouses.org or alternatively can get in touch with Simon Jobson via simon.jobson@centrica.com. Posted 24 April 22…

Richard Bigg Almshouse - Hurst

…Residents are appointed by the Trustees as beneficiaries and pay a maintenance charge instead of rent Contact Details Mrs Lorraine Gladdish, Clerk to the Trustees Phone: 0787 2022321 Email: Lorraine.gladdish@btinternet.com

Old Windsor United Charities

…of someone who lives in the Parish of Old Windsor. Contact Details Clerk to the Trustees 36A Crimp Hill Road Old Windsor Berkshire SL4 2QY Email: clerk.owuc@gmail.com Tel: 07444 486794…

New John Morden Centre making big news

…new building by RIBA (yahoo.com) RIBA Stirling Prize 2023 (architecture.com) Managers and leaders only: Britain’s best new building is a retirement home with entry requirements | Architecture | The Guardian…

Influencing local planning on housing and ageing

…and Country Planning Association. The Older People’s Housing Champions would love to hear from you if you are taking any local action on housing and ageing. Website: www.housingactionblog.wordpress.com Email: housingchampionsnetwork@gmail.com

High Ercall Almshouses - High Ercall, Shropshire

…age and are in need, hardship or distress. Contact Details Further information and application form can be obtained from: The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645 Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com

Fire doors in almshouses

…types of premises they are responsible for. Written by Robert Grayson, Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Ltd, Email: fra.grayson@gmail.com, Company Registration Number 10279766 – England, dated 2 September 2023…

Exeter Homes Trust marks Platinum Jubilee

…Charity’s 150 residents with updated and energy efficient apartments, more suited to modern day living requirements. For more information about Exeter Homes Trust, please visit: www.exeterhomestrust.com Posted 5 April 22…

Energy Scheme Grant helps to install efficient heating

…Fund, visit www.affordablewarmthsolutions.org.uk/warm-homes-fund/overview If you want to know how E.ON Energy Installation Services can assist you, please contact Andrew Edwards on Andrew.edwards@eonenergy.com or call 07815 502613 Dated: 7th May 19…

Devon Regional Meeting (Exeter)

…you to the Devon Regional Meeting, taking place on: Thursday 18 April 2024, 10.30am – 2pm at: The Exeter Community Hall, 17, St David’s Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG. Contact: info@exeterhomesgtrust.com

Covid-19 update: 29.09.20

…misuse https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/ Find support services near you https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you Staff If your staff are able to work from home, they should be encouraged to do so. Not only will this protect…

Covid & supported housing

…risks and challenges involved in adopting such a policy: www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/what-to-consider-when-implementing-a-vaccination-policy-in-your-organisation If any member charity is considering this, we would recommend taking separate legal advice to ensure the charity is protected…

Charity of William Marshall - Welney, Norfolk

…West Norfolk Borough Council). Contact Details All interested parties regardless of age, gender or martial status, are encouraged to express interest. Please contact the Clerk for further details: Email: marshallscharity1661@gmail.com

CEO update: June 20

…logo and branding/PR Representation: MP engagement Charity Commission: Definition of almshouses Training and Seminars Conference 2021 Research Please click into the link below to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKYk3LNShE&feature=youtu.be Posted 23 June 2020…

CEO guest speaker at Charity Matters webinar

…involves risk. The value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up and an investor may get back less than the amount invested. aberdeenstandardcapital.com

Burnham-on-Sea almshouses mark historic anniversary

written by Burnham-On-Sea.com  September 15, 2022 Almshouses in Burnham-on-Sea made a splash in the local news with their special anniversary celebration attended by trustees, residents and local dignitaries. Nick Phillips, CEO…

Build Build Build

…the Almshouse Consortium Administrator by email to acltabitha@gmail.com or on 07464 021046  Sean Stafford on sean@saffercooper.com or 07714 255520. Kathy Green on kathy.green.projects@gmail.com or 07940 590173 Posted 30 Sept 20

Brookside Cottage Homes - Tatenhill, Staffordshire

…current amount for Housing Benefit, as well as all utility bills and Council Tax. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Ruth Tomlinson, on 07751 168960, email r.tomlinson@ymail.com….

BRADFORD TERRACE

…maintenance contribution payable monthly. This is subject to annual review. Further information and application form can be obtained from: The Managing Agent, BERRYS – Anna Roche 01743 290645 Email: anna.roche@berrys.uk.com

Blue Plaque for Marlborough Almshouses

…via SAHAAS Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-just-a-favourite-the-formidable-sarah-duchess-of-marlborough-tickets-394936464597 If you are interested in becoming involved or want to donate to Blue Plaques St Albans, please contact: blueplaquesstalbans@gmail.com or phone Tim Boatswain on 07873 586074….

Barton & Royle Homes, Turvey, Bedfordshire

…Parish of Turvey or the Borough of Bedford. Contact Details Further information and an application pack can be requested from Sue Newman, Clerk to the Trustees at snewman2109@virginmedia.com or by…

Almshouses in the national news!

…living in an almshouse can boost life expectancy | (almshouses.org) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/may/22/almshouse-residents-may-live-up-to-two-and-a-half-years-longer-study-finds [Top photo: Kim and Terry Baxter at the second viewing of their new almshouse flat in Southwark, London. Photograph: Sean…

Affordable Homes Programme

…call us at The Almshouse Association. Contact details for ACL – email: kathy.green.projects@gmail.com or Tel: 01225 865573 Mob: 07940 590173 See also Chapter 9 of Standards of Almshouse Management Posted…

Admin Support Officer

…or other category protected by law. Closing date for applications: 10 March 2024 To apply, please email your CV together with a short covering letter to: Adrian.nisbet@argonaut-hr.com Tel: 07966 117801…

170th Anniversary celebration

…The stunning cake! ©Barbara Evripidou/FirstAvenuePhotography.com A garden party was held in beautiful sunshine and, to commemorate this very special occasion, a Hawthorn tree was planted by Dee Russell-Thomas, Deputy Lord…

90 year old vicar skydives for almshouse and care home

…For further details or to visit: The College of St Barnabas, Blackberry Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6NJ Tel: 01342 870260 Fax: 01342 871672 email: office@collegeofstbarnabas.com website: www.st-barnabas.org.uk posted June 2023…

…Communal Garden space. Criteria: Female, Single occupancy Age 55 + Preference for local connection or occupant is working in the area. Contact Details: Clerk : Cllr Mary Cooper 01372273489 Mary.p.cooper@btinternet.com


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…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…

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…with any other data held by Google. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html and information about Google Analytics is available at: http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html It is possible to opt out of…

Loans, grants & funding

…Green: kathy.green.projects@gmail.com Sean Stafford:  sean@saffercooper.com To find out more about past  projects ACL has been involved with, please click here. FURTHER READING Fundraising ideas | (almshouses.org) Case studies | (almshouses.org)…