…will be considered if they support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, develop innovative products and services related to domestic energy use, or address carbon…
…also a detailed discussion about the challenges of defining independent living. The event concluded with a tour of the new almshouses which display the best of the old and new…
…is that whatever the need, Wokingham United Charities will still be around to do what it does best – helping the people of Wokingham. For more details, log on to: https://wokinghamunitedcharities.org.uk/…
…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…
John Baker 26 March 2023 Writing for the Wiltshire Times, John Baker takes a tour around the newly renovated Lady Brown’s Cottages almshouse run by Trowbridge Almshouses Trust. He writes…
…almshouses can be traced all the way back to medieval times, when religious orders were responsible for cared for the poor. Originally known as ‘bede houses’, the oldest almshouse foundation…
…water can old walls absorb from the ground, store and evaporate out? Lots! These calculations from a British scientific research paper will give you an idea. Those solid walls standing on…
Westminster Almshouses Foundation (WAF) invite new Almshouse Association Chairman Willie Hartley Russell to celebrate Founders Day. l-r: Lord Mayor, Sue Ford, Cllr Selena Short (also trustee), The Rev Graham Buckle…
…would be delighted to hear from you. To receive a full role profile, or to apply, please send your CV and cover letter via email to workingwithus@taitarian.co.uk, with the email…
…experience of just how we have helped our clients to do this in recent weeks and how we can help to ensure that your almshouse has the best people to…
…efficient services for people and communities by saving money on their energy bills. The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is offering independent energy assessments to help identify energy-saving opportunities in your…
…Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty was the embodiment of public service. We know that many communities may wish to come together and observe the funeral of Her Majesty The…
…residents, and provide good governance of the charity’s services, assets and finances. The charity contracts the services of a professional Clerk who manages day to day issues with the residents,…
…manage and improve the residential buildings and gardens, to appoint new residents and provide pastoral care to the existing residents, and provide good governance of the charity’s services, assets, and…
…the profile of almshouses. The Almshouse Association today offers its members a wealth of support from the strategic to the very practical. The extensive range of services, guidance, training and…
…to 1835, matters concerning residents, finances, and communication. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Contact Details If you would like further information, please contact: Jackie Gray Email: windysheep@icloud.com…
…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…
…to submit your annual return on time, please contact the Charity Commission at filingextension@charitycommission.gov.uk to request an extension. To read the full guidance, please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector. Posted 14 April 21…
…provide their vital services. The full letter can be found here. Here at The Almshouse Association we are glad that the Government is listening to and responding to our concerns….
…adopt best practice in fulfilling your duties and furthering the success of your almshouse charity. Click to find out more about The Almshouse Way 1 day training course and to…
…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 local poor. The ones I know best are the Grade II-listed Rickey’s Almshouses near Richmond in Surrey, which were built in 1834 in the Tudor Gothic style. I pass…
…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…
On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United…
…our previous award winners, setting goals and establishing, in many cases, best practices within the almshouse movement. Please click here to go to our Award pages where you will find…
…for assessment; disjointed services; huge pressures in carers; and a crisis in the quality of care. The latest report from the Association of Directors of Social Services suggests that three-quarters…
…a rent free 3 bedroomed cottage. Contact Details Applications in writing with an up-to-date CV posted or emailed to: Operations Manager, The Foord Almshouses. Priestfields, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3AF Office@thefoordalmshouses.co.uk….
…Help Out From rolling up your sleeves to help a local group, to supporting some of the UK’s best-known national charities, the Big Help Out on Monday 8 May will…
…Clerk. After spending some 30 years in the City’s financial markets, following Sandhurst and 6 years of commissioned service, I entered the Almshouse sector, as a Nominative Trustee, in 1998….
…Bosbury, the Trust owns The Bosbury Estate, a small rural estate that provides short to medium term residential accommodation for former service men and women and their families. It supports…
…the Charity Commission shed light on the regulatory aspects, emphasizing the significance of caring practices within charitable organizations. Research Fellow Dr Helen Pooley provided an academic perspective, underlining the positive…
…five year chairmanship plan with delegates which focuses on the following five areas: legislation and regulation, financial stability and fundraising, Billingbear Lodge, research and 2023/2029 Strategy. “There is a need…
…room (with electric cooker), shower room with WC and basin and a bedroom. There is a communal utility room and garden. Criteria A single lady of low income and housing…
…due to be restocked with 4,500 trees of both UK-grown hardwoods and an intimate mix of conifers to aid the establishment of the crop. The next phase of planting will…
…charitable organisations, managing staff, repairs and location. This year’s survey had a tremendous response from their residents with a whopping 97 percent of responders indicating satisfaction with the service. 99…
…government’s consultation on a cap on the increase of WMC for Registered Providers Writing to Ofgem to call for greater support for charities who are facing higher rates due to…
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Almshouse Association Head of Member Services, Sue Turner. Our good friend and coworker passed away last night; her…
…best features of communal living into their social housing policy. This should make a significant difference to the quality of life experienced by the older population across the UK. The…
Almshouse Association panel member Tim Rutherford of Stone King Legal Services and Almshouse Association Chair and Director at The Trust Partnership Elizabeth Fathi, invite members to join a free webinar…
…during a visit in February 2022 to Roundhill Primary School. Reflecting on the service, David Hobdey says: “It was an honour to have Her Majesty The Queen join us today…
…Cook and chair of trustees Roger Bright. “I want to acknowledge the brilliant work St John’s does both here in their almshouses and also through their community-facing services.” Nigel Atkinson,…
…Association’s investments with one investment manager, rather than two. The Investment Sub-Committee / F&GP was advised by a charity investment consultant reviewing many organisations, seeking the best value for the…
…Association would also like to recognise the support offered by almshouse charities throughout the UK that are providing homes for over 36,000 people in housing need. Care and support in…
…when we post updates on the website in ‘Latest News’ and ‘Current Issues’, sometimes the current online manuals lag behind the update. Please accept our apologies if you find this…
…a key feature, including a new east-west pedestrian link in the form of “Edwards’ Walk”, a nod to the founding father of Southwark Charities. The aim is to deliver a…
…with local organisations to foster intergenerational connectivity in Southwark and provide important upskilling opportunities for young people in the borough. United St Saviour’s is working alongside research partners at Bournemouth…
…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…
…media policy Campaigning and political activity guidance for charities (CC9) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Charity Comms Social Media Policy Template Copyright notice: digital images, photographs and the internet – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)…
…i.e. water tanks and pipework blocking access. We wanted to remedy before the next winter to help the householders keep their bills as low as possible. After doing some research,…
…receive the award which is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary…