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Wokingham United Charities in local news

…a block of flats on Peach Street for older, vulnerable people who are unable to buy or afford rental properties in Wokingham. While plough repairs may no longer be a…

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…

Wiltshire Life: Finding Friendship

…was a philosopher and they rook him away,” recalls the 78-year-old. “His only sin in this world was being able to think and write things that were nor communist based.”…

Why Derby's almshouses are still important today

…time.  In 1976, Paul was the architect responsible for an extensive refurbishment programme of the Trust’s Nottingham Road Estate.  Little did he know that, 40 years later, he would lead…

What is Condensation?

…this might sound counter-intuitive at first sight, it does make sense as old walls also accumulate and store some heat (thermal mass) keeping the core of the walls warmer than…

Website: Important changes coming into effect

…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…

VCSE Energy Scheme

…visit the Programme Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions information using the links below. Further information may be obtained from ees.groundwork.org.uk or by calling 0121 237 5894. posted 14 February 2024…

Universal Credit - Call for Evidence

…individual basis. If you are able to help and interested in being involved, please send the following details to ChrisTargowski@alms houses.org the name of your charity membership number contact name,…

Trustee Recruitment Masterclass Course

Following the success of our Essential Boardfinder webinar in June, we are now offering an in-depth look at the trustee recruitment process in a five-part course. When: 28 July –…

Trustee opportunity with The Almshouse Association

…Phillips Chief Executive at Angelawaters@almshouses.org or the chairman of the Nominations Subcommittee Paul Mullis at pmullis@damha.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday 16 February 2024 posted 16 November 2023…

Trustee Opportunity - Rugeley, Staffordshire

Elizabeth Harland Trust are seeking a new Trustee. The charity is based in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Applications are welcome from anyone, and knowledge of the housing sector is not essential. If…

Topping Out Ceremony at Girton Town Almshouse Charity

…Architects; Jamie Saunders, Director, Northmores ; Mark Hart, Joint Managing Director Barnes Construction; and Marc Bermann, Trustee, Girton Town Charity.] See also: Girton Town Charity futureproofs village housing | (almshouses.org)…

The wonder of almshouses in Country Living

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 Wilkes Alms Charity - Leighton Buzzard

…reside in Leighton Buzzard and the immediate surrounding area. Contact Details For a confidential discussion or an application form please contact the Clerk to the Trustees on 07851153016 or clerk@wilkes-alms.org.uk…

The Times reports on the almshouse boom

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…

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

…for the garden! Whatever your plans, we would love to hear about them!  Please send in your story and photos to karenmorris@almshouses.org Trustees Keith Sugden, Simon Talbott and Michael Pooles…

The Energy Bills Support Scheme

…pass-through requirements for heat networks in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Guidance on the pass-through requirements for energy price support provided to intermediaries – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Posted 23 January 2023…

The Christmas Fund

…Deed states that the gifts should be used to help ‘poor residents’ and since the funds are limited, we ask that member charities that can afford to buy a gift…

The Charterhouse - London, EC1M 6AN

…Keen to contribute to a community Has the right to live in the UK Contact Details Sophia.osei@thecharterhouse.org The Clerk to the Brothers The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square London EC1M 6AN 020…

The Almshouse Association is 75 years old!

…! #SupportAlmshouses If you would like to know where your nearest almshouse charity is, or would like to know more about how you can help join us to celebrate our…

THE 2021 AWARDS

…for….. Please click here for details of our submission format, tips and design guidance, Patron’s Award design brief and information about previous award recipients. Please send your submissions to admin@almshouses.org

Sue Turner - RIP

…weeks it became clear that the end was near.  Sue certainly didn’t want her life to continue in the way she was and we know now she is in no…

Starts at Home Day - 2nd September 2022

over their heads, but are also able to remain within their community. This can make a significant difference in helping people to find their feet when things haven’t gone to…

Southwark Charities new almshouse project

…measures of preventative care.“ As Christine Murray from The Developer “We know almshouses have been in existence for over 1,000 years yet they stand the test of time. They support…

Southwark's Appleby Blue Almshouses

…around them.” For more information, please visit www.ustsc.org.uk See also: Appleby Blue almshouse is spacious and special for everyday folk | RIBAJ Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects |…

Solar Farm Opportunities

…grid connection that you know of nearby or on the land and the capacity of it, if you know this whether you have been in touch with other companies previously for a similar interest in the land. The Almshouse…

Social Media Use

…apply our guidance to help ensure their charity is protected. We know trustees are busy and don’t expect them to be social media experts. Our guidance is also clear that…

Small grant makes a big difference

…to get their homes’ insulation improved. They are all very worried about the increased cost of living and particularly the terrifying increase in the cost of energy. We know that…

Sloswicke’s Almshouse Charity expansion news!

Good things happen in 3s! One of Retford’s oldest institutions took the limelight on the 25th May 2023 to celebrate the opening of their five new almshouses. Sloswicke’s Almshouse Charity,…

SHELTER: Press Release - Housing shortage

…Levelling Up Bill, and in doing so reverse decades of decline. The charity argues this is essential to combatting the country’s housing emergency.  Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said:  “We are firmly in the red when it…

Selective Licensing – Fantastic news for almshouses!

…Selective Licensing and would like to discuss it further with the Almshouse Association, please contact ChrisTargowski@almshouses.org To recap on how we got here, please click on the link. Published 25/06/19…

Selective Licensing Update

On 23rd January 2019, the Almshouse Association met with a Government representative regarding the issue of Selective Licensing – see also our news item https://www.almshouses.org/news/selective-licencing/ As a result of the meeting, the Almshouse…

Secrets of Essex almshouses

…Essex Life magazine and online on 29th June 2022, Denise explores the almshouses dotted around Essex, finds out more about the long history of almshouses and who lives in them…