…the need for an agreed definition that will help us build case studies to present to the Charity Commission, please contact ChrisTargowski@almshouses.org The Almshouse Association will continue to update our members…
…thanks to Chris Jones CEO, Wyggestons for hosting the event. See also: Almshouses in the national news! | Award win for Wyggestons in Leicester | (almshouses.org) posted 13 November 2023…
…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…
…their residents. Further reading: Providing a safe haven over the centuries | (almshouses.org) | November 22 Almshouses in Wiltshire Life: Centuries of supporting independence | | October 22 December 2022…
…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…
…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: Surviving the Lockdown – an Almshouse Toolkit Date: Wednesday 6 May 2pm-3pm Cost: Free of Charge Stone King LLP and The Trust Partnership have significant experience of working with…
…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…
…information on the Affordable Housing Commission can be found at www.affordablehousingcommission.org. 05/04/19 Update 12/04/19 Since submitting our evidence on 05/04/19, the Affordable Housing Commission has confirmed receipt of our submission…
…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,…
…any person who is 75 or over will continue to be covered by their free licence until it runs out on 1st June 2020. After 1st June 2020, any person…
…five webinars. Places are limited to 20 people so early booking is recommended. To reserve your space, please complete the booking form and return to rosiesweeney@almshouses.org. Posted 9th July 2020…
…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…
…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…
Free Training: Accommodation for Residential Care TV Licences TV Licensing has recently provided training for almshouse trustees on accessing the Accommodation for Residential Care (ARC) TV License. This came after…
…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)…
…are for local state pensionable aged residents who qualify for housing benefits. All the apartments at Ossulton Court offer step-free access and the wet rooms and kitchens built in these…
…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…
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…
…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…
…0TH, E-mail: membership.secretary@thelondongardenssociety.org.uk. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1 MAY 2024. THE LONDON ALMSHOUSES RESIDENTS GARDENS COMPETITION: ENTRY/JUDGING FORM 2024 THE LONDON ALMSHOUSES GARDENS COMPETITION posted 12 February 2024…
…Oxfordshire. Sorry no pets Contact Details For further information, or to request an application form please contact the Trust Office on 01635 551530, email office@hartleytrust.org or visit our website www.hartleytrust.org…
…full-time position. We are offering a competitive salary with additional benefits. The successful candidate will be required to live on site in a rent free 3 bedroomed cottage. Contact Details…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…built as well as securing the heritage of these historic buildings. www.almshouses.org See also: Living in an almshouse boosts life expectancy, study finds | Bayes Business School (city.ac.uk) Almshouses in…
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…
Webinar: Incorporation for Almshouses – Why and How? – An Almshouse Toolkit Date : 28.07.2020 Time: 2-3 pm Fee: Free of Charge Stone King LLP and The Trust Partnership invite Almshouse Association…
…almshouse or the almshouse movement can get in touch with The Almshouse Association at www.almshouses.org and we will put you in touch with your local charity. posted 1st September 2022…
…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…
The recent changes to eligibility for free TV licences brought the subject of a means-tested Pension Credit to the fore. It is thought that many pensioners are unaware of the…
…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 |…
…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…
…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…
…questions after their talk and throughout the day and to ask The Almshouse Association any questions in the Q&A session. Parking: Free onsite parking, vehicles must be registered at reception…
…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…
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…
…risk Value for Money. The Almshouse Association has produced a webinar on this topic https://www.almshouses.org/training-seminars/ . B. Operational risks – existing stock and service delivery Existing stock quality. Failure to…
…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…
…the Charity Responsibility for certain health and safety and fire safety procedures and records Be alert to potential Safeguarding cases working with the Clerk, and raise online safeguarding reports to…
…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…
…apply to Registered Providers’ weekly maintenance charges, non-registered provider almshouse charities may want to use the information for information/ guidance purposes. Please also see our guidance here: https://www.almshouses.org/news/wmc-specimen-outline-budget-2024/ posted 4…
…left £100 to buy land for their longer term benefit. Visit https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/400th-anniversary/ to find out more. Following this, HRH visited two residents’ homes and walked through the award winning gardens…
…of your almshouse charity, highlight the benefits of almshouse living and showcase the good work of your trustees and staff, please do get in touch via gerryharmon@almshouses.org. posted February 2023…
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…
…thanks for sending in your story Donna, looks like you all had a fantastic day! To have your almshouse story posted on our website, please email karenmorris@almshouses.org posted 12 September…
…of applying, and would like to know more, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Clerk by emailing clerk@georgefenthamtrust.org.uk, who will also be able…
…as part of this important piece of research. If you have any queries regarding our research, please get in touch with Jack Baldan via jackbaldan@almshouses.org . Posted 13 Jan 21…