…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/…
…Jackson [*Still Love Left: Faith and Hope in Later life is published by YouCaxton Publishers at £9.99 and details can be found on their website: https://www.youcaxton.co.uk/still-love-leftmichael-jackson/] Posted 18 Jan 22…
…prevent damage from small animals as the trees become established. To find out more information about Manorial Woods or Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, please visit: https://www.suttoncoldfieldcharitabletrust.com/news/manorial-woods/17.htm posted 4 May 22…
…to make a podcast about the challenges of creating a contemporary urban almshouse. You can read the accompanying article and listen to the podcast here:“ https://lnkd.in/gab35KWe posted 6 February 2023…
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…
…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…
…Forces Community. If you wish to learn more about future Buchanan Trust projects, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Trust at https://www.buchanan-trust.org.uk/ posted 4 May 22…
…be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-housing-decarbonisation-fund Community Housing Fund Opens – The long awaited £4 million fund to increase community led affordable homes has opened. The Community Housing Fund Revenue Programme 2021…
…this consultation can be sent via the online link (https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning-development-management/permitted-development-rights-consultation) or via email to PDRconsultationsummer2023@levellingup.gov.uk Please note that local planning authorities have the right to withdraw Permitted Development Rights and…
…of wider efforts to help more disabled people and those with heath conditions into work, together with long term unemployed. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/employment-support-launched-for-over-a-million-people Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.2. of the Social Housing Decarbonisation…
…The highest number of disclosures in recent years occurred in 2020-2021 and the Charity Commission believe this was driven by the uncertainties and financial challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023/whistleblowing-disclosures-made-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-2022-to-2023…
…would encourage members to use this too in correspondence with MPs and Councillors: https://www.almshouses.org/mps-councillors/ Regulator of Social Housing RSH has been running a consultation regarding the level of fees it…
…make it easier for trustees to apply the guidance correctly and feel able to justify that the decisions they take are in their charity’s best interests. Full details: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charities-and-investment-matters-a-guide-for-trustees-cc14 posted 8…
…full details on the Energy Bills Discount Scheme, please go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-bills-discount-scheme posted 6 March 2023 RECORD OF PREVIOUS Policy and Governance updates 27.02.23 06.02.23 25.01.23 12.01.23 15.12.22 13.12.22 18.11.22…
…almshouses over 11m high and are ‘houses in multiple occupation’ (HMO). Below is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions on the NFCC Website. https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Frequently-Asked-Questions RECORD OF PREVIOUS Policy and…
…details on The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Fund are yet to be announced. Full details can be found here. update: Link to further details from the government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-bill-relief-scheme-help-for-businesses-and-other-non-domestic-customers…
…| Trustee at The Buchanan Trust https://youtu.be/aQq3cvMEHyY See also: New almshouses for veterans | New almshouses for veterans |The Buchanan Trust: Four wonderful new almshouses! | posted 24 Mar 22…
…bring residents together to enjoy group activities that alleviate isolation and encourage hobbies that support mental health. Click in the link below to view. https://youtu.be/xd9S_9GqoIU If you would like to…
…we responded by creating a Cost of Living Resources hub (visit https://www.cafonline.org/charities/resource-hub) as well as engaging with all of our borrowers to see what help they might need, based on…
…of community. The new almshouses were built in traditional almshouse quadrangle. To read more about the Almshouse Association awards, please click on the link below https://www.almshouses.org/almshouse-association-awards/award-one/ Posted 7 May 2020…
…body or local authority to monitor the habitat improvements over the 30 year period. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/biodiversity-net-gain Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme The Government has announced a £3 billion increase in a…
…account any deficiencies noted in the self-assessment. Click here for a Complaints Handling Flowchart Useful Links Complaint Handling Code FULL – https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Complaint-Handling-Code.pdf Housing Ombudsman Scheme – https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Housing-Ombudsman-Scheme-final-version-for-publication-Sep.pdf Posted April 21…
…Calder Valley Community Land Trust. If you would like to register for this virtual event, please click in the link below to find out more: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI-Hour-The-future-role-for-Almshouses-in-shaping-local-communities/ Posted 19 January 21…
…the Lords who raised questions and who have been in contact with The Almshouse Association in recent weeks. Click here to watch the full discussion https://youtu.be/5sNwa89Z2uc Posted 22nd October 20…
…Policy and Engagement ChrisTargowski@almshouses.org by 5pm on 20/01/2020. Further information on Heat Network Regulations can be found on our website and on the government website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/heat-networks. Posted 9th Jan 2020…
Accommodation Greenwoods Almshouses, Rousden St, Camden, London NW1 0SU https://harrisonhousing.org.uk/portfolio/greenwoods/ One bedroom flat on the ground floor. Access to small shared patio garden area. Criteria Applicants should be older single…
…apply for Disabled Facilities Grant: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants For details of other Loans, Grants and Funding which may be available go to Loans, grants & funding | (almshouses.org) posted 13 September 2023…
…can be obtained by visiting their website at https://protecture.org.uk/ The Almshouse Association has produced a model policy and guidance notes which can be accessed by clicking on the links. …
…https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk Sign up for Flood Warnings: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings What to do before or during a flood: https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood Environment Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency National Flooding Forum: https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/ NFF, Protecting your Property: https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/about-flooding/reducing-your-risk/protecting-your-property/ The Flood…
…rules around support bubbles still apply and you should familiarise yourself with the rules that apply to the tier your area is in. https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae Tier 4 These restrictions apply in…
…guides on self help and external links https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ Search for help in your local area https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Mental%20health%20support/LocationSearch/330 Guidance and advice on all aspects of mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/ Alcohol Information on risks…
…A list of green, amber and red countries and the rules for quarantining can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england. Any residents or staff who travel overseas in the coming months should…
…Vaccination Guide for Older Adults – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-for-older-adults Vaccination Guide: Why are you being asked to wait? – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-why-you-are-being-asked-to-wait Shielding The government has updated its guidance on shielding, which has been…
…is recommended that members remind their residents of the upcoming changes. For more detailed guidance on the social distancing rules in England, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing. For guidance on the rules applicable…
…23 October remains in place until Monday 9 November 2020. Details on this can be found at https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-questions For the most up-to-date Government advice, please visit www.gov.uk. Posted 5 November 2020…
…the re-opening of communal facilities can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities. To see if you area has a local lockdown in place, visit: www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-restrictions-areas-with-an-outbreak-of-coronavirus-covid-19. Tuesday 21st July 2020 The Government has…
…found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home. Restrictions also continue to apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Details on these restrictions can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus. Shielding Those who are classed as clinically…
…on the subject, which trustees should read. The guidance recommends that all bodies of charity trustees adopt a conflict of interests policy. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conflicts-of-interest-a-guide-for-charity-trustees-cc29 First published in Winter 19/20 Almshouses Gazette…
…responding to these types of need amongst older people. Click in the link below to access the Housing LIN web pages on loneliness and isolation: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/loneliness-and-isolation/ Posted 14 April 2020…
…staff The Almshouse Association offers a template letter and a non-exhaustive list of services to members wishing to apply for Exempt Accommodation Status. This can be found at https://www.almshouses.org/model-policies-and-templates/ Alternatively,…
…can be found here https://preventcharityfraud.org.uk/ Additional resources are provided by the Charity Commission https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protect-your-charity-from-fraud And the National Cyber Security Centre also has a small charity guide https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/charity Posted 21 October 21…
…look forward to working with the sector as they work today to achieve a better, brighter tomorrow for us all.” Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-commission-announces-next-chief-executive for full press release. posted 14 February 2024…
…publication helpful: Charities and Investment Matters – A guide for Trustees https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charities-and-investment-matters-a-guide-for-trustees-cc14/charities-and-investment-matters-a-guide-for-trustees Charity Intelligence Charity Intelligence is a free website that provides independent financial information and performance data for Charity…
…contact you shortly. These charities will need to submit their annual returns by 30 September 2021. To view the Charity Commission’s updated guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector. This guidance also contains…
…to become a resident should get in touch with the Charity at the Guild Cottages address or by email to chiefofficer@municipal-charities.org.uk or via their website https://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/. posted 24 May 2023…
…logo and branding/PR Representation: MP engagement Charity Commission: Definition of almshouses Training and Seminars Conference 2021 Research Please click into the link below to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKYk3LNShE&feature=youtu.be Posted 23 June 2020…
…£8 per person and all receipts will go to fund more Blue Plaques in St Albans. You can register for the talk via SAHAAS Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-just-a-favourite-the-formidable-sarah-duchess-of-marlborough-tickets-394936464597 If you are interested…
…housing in relation to S106 agreements. The government’s review into the Selective Licensing regime. https://www.almshouses.org/news/selective-licencing/ The Social Housing Green paper and associated consultation. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/social-housing-green-paper-a-new-deal-for-social-housing A future consultation on the Rent…