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Wokingham United Charities in local news

…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/…

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

…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…

Why Derby's almshouses are still important today

…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…

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,…

TV Licence update

…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…

Trustee Recruitment Masterclass Course

…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…

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…

Training: ARC TV Licences

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…

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 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 London Garden Society Almshouse Garden Competition

…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…

The Hartley Trust - Oxford

…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

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!

…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…

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

Stone King webinar: To Merge or Collaborate?

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…

Stoneking Webinar: Incorporation for Almshouses

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…

Starts at Home Day - 2nd September 2022

…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…

Stake your Credit Claim

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…

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

…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…

Social Media Use

…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…

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…

Scheme Manager

…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…

Rules on holding AGMs and other meetings

…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…

RSL rent cap set at 7.7%

…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…

Royal Vice Patron presents Patron's Awards

…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…

Round&About: Wokingham news

…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…

Risk Assessment online training

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…

Residents celebrate 90yrs with tea party

…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…

Resident Liaison Coordinator Vacancy

…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…

Research Project

…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…