…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/…
…properties for the future. To that end, last year was a milestone year for the charity, with the Board of Trustees agreeing to explore renovation works for the city’s Almshouses….
…present in several hundred year–old buildings, which despite being built with lime (breathable) and being “leaky” (not airtight by design), can have very high indoor humidity as a result of…
…Rev James Palmer founded almshouses in Palmer’s Passage for six poor old men and six poor old women together with a school for the education of twenty boys. He also…
…at this stage, the changes will eventually allow us to offer online event booking, accept membership and event payments online, and any changes members make to their web profile will…
Webinar: Risk Assessments Date: Thursday 18 May 2023, 10am Host: John Lewis – Integral Safety Ltd Duration: 1 hour The Almshouse Association is delighted to welcome John Lewis, Managing Director…
…of the charity, attending 4 meetings a year, preparation time will be required to prepare budgets, review of annual financial statements, grant applications and claims (five-year cycle). There are generally…
…you could even give the candidates a ‘tour’ of the offices and a chance to meet the team too – all through these specific on-line platforms. We can share our…
You will recall the Almshouse Association has been in discussion with the BBC for almost a year regarding the interpretation of the legislation with respect to almshouse accommodation that qualifies…
…Board has said, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a unifying figure across generations, communities and borders, who represented the very best of our nation. We are grateful at the…
…and year end accounts Experience in social housing provision or welfare of older people In addition, some local knowledge and interest in the geographical area served by the Charity (London…
…exciting year as we develop and implement a new strategy to support more people than ever before and help the charity reach its full potential. In order to achieve this,…
…are four half day board meetings per year of which two are held online and two in person. There are additional meetings throughout the year in sub committees or to…
…governance. If it is not possible for you to hold a meeting online or by telephone, you may wish to postpone or cancel the meeting. You should check your governing…
…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…
…a year for their licence. To qualify they need to be aged over 60 (and either retired or working less than 15 hours a month) or be registered disabled. The…
…electrics and plumbing. The project is on schedule with a completion date before the end of the year. Dovehouse Court, which will comprise 15 almshouses and a new office for…
…years. Like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, it also takes a wonderful and willing community to rebuild an old legacy. The Tibberton community plus…
…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…
The Walpole Almshouses in Freethorpe Norfolk, having been constructed in 1871, will be celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. The trustees and residents will be hoping to celebrate later in…
Thrilled to see almshouses in the national press this week. ( 14th Oct 19). The article was also posted online, making almshouses worldwide news. It feels good to be able…
…consider the spiritual gains which help us to approach old age positively and the qualities which most exemplify a fulfilled old age. I have tried to meld my own experience…
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…
…in this period so had no family to support them in old age. The poor scholars were boys selected on merit from local song schools and they received a daily…
…Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London. The Future of Ageing Populations: Managing Diversity and Inequality I very much appreciate this invitation to address…
…(HPC), two Almshouse charities based in the London Borough of Hounslow, yet proximity was about their only similarity, apart from the Clerk!. HPC is very small – just 4 flats…
…or over. Every year, at the request of The Almshouse Association, almshouse charities submit the names of residents who are/will be 90 years old or over at Christmas. The Trust…
…in their celebrations. There is so much history and inspiration surrounding almshouses, and the story of this 1000 year old affordable housing model needs to be told boldy and proudly….
…Kendalls Almshouse Charity, Colchester, Essex In 2015 the charity received planning permission to replace nine old bungalows with new, modern almshouses. The new almshouses are in keeping, but not identical…
…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…
…in the year to help with a further phase of planting in the autumn. This aims to engage the local community in a project that will benefit Sutton Coldfield for…
…Charitable Trust/SCCT), Ammo Singh (Trustee). Almshouse Manager Pamela Johnston commented: “The residents have greatly missed our regular social gatherings during the past eighteen months, and it was a pleasure…
…with additional support and protection for those experiencing mental health crisis treatment. The scheme is expected to support around 700,000 people who are struggling with this issue and may impact…
…at Lingard House in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield and are typically designed for individuals over 60 years old. Currently, the properties house a total of 52 residents and create a safe…
…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…
…husband Tim has sent us this message… Tonight at around 8pm Sue passed away. She had been fighting the illness for a long time now and in the past few…
…to that of a life in the second-highest socioeconomic quintile – a remarkable outcome. As an example, the authors estimate that a 73-year–old male entering an almshouse such as The…
…of 90 year 4 pupils from the local schools St John’s works with, was created specifically for the occasion. Following an address which outlined St John’s future ambitions, CEO David…
…Finance & General Purposes Committee recently reviewed the performance of the smaller M&G portfolio this year and has decided to move this portfolio from M&G to Waverton, thus focussing the…
…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…
LONDON, 30 JULY, 2020 – Southwark Charities unveiled emerging plans for rebuilding its almshouses situated on Nicholson Street, Blackfriars, SE1. For over 250 years, Southwark Charities has provided charitable housing…
…independent living, yet alleviate the isolation and loneliness that exist in anonymous tower blocks. They are places of sanctuary and safety where residents experience a sense of community and compassion.”…
…barriers between young and old. The Appleby Blue community kitchen sits at the heart of the building, as a kitchen should, with United St Saviour’s Charity running culinary-based community projects…
…their oversight need only be proportionate. However, it is the duty of trustees to act responsibly, in their charity’s best interests, and in line with the law. This includes when…
…Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The fund seeks to help raise the energy standards of social housing as part of the government’s plans to reach Net Zero. The fund provides a good…
Sometimes a small grant can make a big difference. Trustees at the Old Windsor United Charities (Penny Royal Almshouses) were worried about the rising cost of energy and the impact…
…of all the hard work put in by our volunteers year after year, but also I hope that it will make us better known locally, and encourage a more diverse…
…social homes lost last year, as over a million households sit on waiting lists” SHELTER 26 Jan 2023 New government figures released today reveal a net loss of 14,100 social homes in England, as demolitions and sales far outstripped the…