… London Road almshouses (Image: Matthew Montague Architects) “London Road is a flagship site for The Trust, it was built in the 1830s and has provided homes for Derby residents…
…located a few minutes away in Palmers Passage, just off Victoria Street. Over the years, the site has expanded & now provides accommodation for forty one residents. . In 1656,…
Residents, staff and trustees were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester to the Bubwith site, its almshouses and chapel on 16 October 2023. “It is such…
…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…
…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…
…ceremony held on-site in May 22. Representatives from Girton Town Charity, Barnes Construction, Northmores and Mole Architects assembled for the symbolic placement of the final ridge tile on one of…
…and a celebratory cake at each event which was cut by the residents who had lived at each almshouse site the longest helped by John Pulford, Chair of the Charity….
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…
…Great Hospital site contains much historic and architectural interest. Some buildings date as far back as 1380. Examples of this include one of the smallest monastic cloisters in England, a…
…unless otherwise stated are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2001 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between18-19th November 2020. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted…
…decided three apartments could be sensibly fitted in the site space available. The design was intended to complement the existing almshouses on the site and sits well in the street…
…Mosson joined the planting of more than 4,000 trees at the site, assisted by children from Little Sutton Primary School, following the recently harvested Corsican Pine. The entire site is…
…over 60. Work begun to convert the site, which used to be staff accommodation for the Wessex Hotel, in March 2021. 108 Colebrook Street was also renovated as part of…
…will be an improvement and amalgamation of both Standards of Almshouse Management and the Support and Care manuals. It will be available online in an easy downloadable format and all…
…on the site for those in need, hardship or distress and intends to continue to fulfil its historic mission by providing new modern homes for the 21st century. Southwark Charities’…
…Appleby Blue occupies a site previously occupied by a care home, which had fallen into disrepair and was no longer fit for purpose. It is the off-site social housing provision…
…the land: the amount of land you would be looking to lease out any existing energy solutions on the site (solar, windmills etc) a company name that you trade under (likely just your charity name) who…
…posting online. Our guidance will help charities to navigate their use of social media with greater confidence and will support the Commission to regulate this high profile and fast paced…
…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…
…Commission of these changes. Wherever possible, it is still hoped that members will be able to submit their annual returns online. However, if Trustees have an imminent deadline and…
…be in housing, financial or other significant need No pets are allowed and no smoking on any part of the site Contact Details Application form and further details available from:…
35 mins | CPD accredited |IOSH approved This online Risk Assessment training is designed to help organisations comply with Health and Safety regulations, as well as learn to and carry out structured risk…
…are almshouses – built in 1834 for ‘14 poor men and 14 poor women’. Over time, additional almshouses have been built on the site, and altogether they now provide a…
…The Richmond Charities “People now recognise older people’s housing: they need access to care, they need on-site wardens who will look after their interests, they need amenities, they need places…
…commercial washer and dryer. There is onsite parking. There are six other cottages on the site. The village shop and post office are a five-minute walk and a bus service…
…were archived records of past residents in the loft of the Village’s care centre. After a dusty exploration, they were rewarded with a treasure trove of information dating right back…
…– 3rd Jan 2020 The Telegraph – 4th Jan 2020 The Mail online – 6th Jan 2020 The Telegraph Letters Page – 6th Jan 2020 Note: The Association does not…
…for charities: DCMS has launched a new online portal, aimed at strengthening its support to charities handling safeguarding concerns or allegations. The portal offers a step by step guide to help…
…to submit their annual returns online. However, if Trustees have an imminent deadline and believe they are likely to miss it you should send an email to filingextension@charitycommission.gov.uk with your…
…who can demonstrate that the contractor will start work on cladding remediation by 31 March next year Online forms must be completed by 31 December 2020 to be considered Trustees…
…online or by telephone Reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission Keeping people safe It is also worth noting that the Charity Commission’s contact centre remains open Mon – Fri,…
…groups will need to complete an eligibility checker on the Community Led Homes website. If eligible, groups will be emailed an online grant application form. Wales A new standard for…
…to only allow processing of raw goods produced on the site and to be sold on the site, excluding livestock. Proposal to double the maximum floorspace from 500 sq m…
…Homes, Ben Hanson, Head of Strategy, Market Intervention and Growth Hull City Council, Karen York, Community Engagement Lead Hull City Council, Bal Singh, Site Manager Azza Construction, Joe Bvumburai, Architect…
…questions and comfort breaks. The interview can be in person or online and will include questions on: personal experiences of loneliness role of technology in measuring loneliness preferences for data…
…spread the cost of a TV licence, these include monthly or quarterly direct debits, or a TV Licensing payment card (which enables customers to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly online,…
…full details Step forward to online Lasting Power of Attorney The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are…
…is a new way for trustees and charity contacts to access the Charity Commission’s online services. It can also be used by other people you have authorised, such as your…
…For example, you will need to ensure that your governing documents allow for online meetings if you have found these to be more convenient during the pandemic. Charity Commission guidance…
…real issue for almshouse trustees. Of overriding importance is knowing who is on site overnight in case of emergency. Imagine two scenarios: a fire alarm is triggered, evacuation of permanent…
…Two blue plaques have been erected in Appledore and Northam, on the site of former almshouses to mark the 600th anniversary of charitable giving in Northam Parish. The ‘Northam Charities’…
…window manufactures who supplied hardwood windows with sliding sash windows. He also contacted the local council to arrange a meeting on site with one of their building inspectors to discuss…
The Almshouse Association is pleased to announce that we have added three new online training courses to our website course library. With many of us are working from home, you…
…and the Support and Care manual were also available and are easily accessed online. These are very enlightening documents, and are encyclopaedias of best practice for running the charity, performing…
…him to think about his next steps. He’s one of the first residents to move into the Trust’s new North Farm site, a redundant farmyard which has been transformed into…
…highlights the challenges the sector faces going forward. The Smith Institute and The Almshouse Association hosted an online event on 11th October 2022 to mark the launch of a new…
…organisations and local schools and food made there will be eaten on site and shared with the older residents. To access the full article, please click here. Posted April 20…
…Holy Jesus Trust’s £3.8m Magdalene Court almshouse development, located on a prominent site at the top of Richardson Road, is set amongst mature retained trees and has been designed by…
…and after many years, seen our plans to futureproof housing in our Village come to fruition. I’d like to thank all the contractors who worked on the site for doing…