Consultants


Nottingham Community Almshouse Charity

…T: 0345 650 1203 E: Almshouses@ncha.org.uk W: www.ncha.org.uk Region/s covered: East Midlands About Nottingham Community Almshouse Charity We provide services to help deliver major refurbishments and developments of new build…

Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Ltd

…was in middle and senior management roles. During my career safety has been at the forefront of emergency operations, during normal daily activities and for the communities I served. I…


News


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

…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…

What is Condensation?

…a daily basis Just installing robotically some extra ventilation in the building to lower the high humidity won’t necessarily solve the problem and without understanding hat’s going on it’s poor…

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

…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…

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

…each competition are detailed below: COMMUNITY CLASSES (i.e. maintained by the Management of the Almshouse Charity) Class 1                       Small Community Gardens (Area 2500 Square Metres or less) Class 2                       Large…

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 Great Hospital, Norwich

…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

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!

daily basis by the commitment, dedication and tenacity of our members and the passion they have for their almshouse’s and the residents they support. Throughout 2021, we will be campaigning…

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

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…

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…

Rural Housing Week

…perpetuity by their exemption from Right to Buy. Residents do not pay rent but a Weekly Maintenance Contribution which is below the average rent in the area and helps 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%

…maximum 7.7% for social housing rent increases ( i.e. the September CPI (6.7%) + 1% = 7.7%) from April 2024. Annual adjustment of formula rent Every year, the annual September…

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…

Rent Cap Consultation

…via jackbaldan@almshouses.org. The consultation is open until 11:45pm on 12 October 2022, however, if you would like to contribute to the Association’s submission, please do so by Friday 30th September…