The Almshouse Association
@almshouseassoc.bsky.social
A support charity representing over 1600 independent almshouse charities across the UK providing homes for over 36,000 people in housing need.
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Indeed. In England almshouses are the oldest form of social housing (1000+years old) with over 36,000 people housed thus today and many more being built. The @almshouseassoc.bsky.social can verify plus, studies show the benefits of almshouse living 👏👏 www.rics.org/news-insight...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Indeed. In England almshouses are the oldest form of social housing (1000+years old) with over 36,000 people housed thus today and many more being built. The @almshouseassoc.bsky.social can verify plus, studies show the benefits of almshouse living 👏👏 www.rics.org/news-insight...
Adapting to meet modern needs - with a £65k loan from The
@AlmshouseAssoc
, Thomas Fryer Almshouse Charity secured a new home in Oakham, improving access to transport, healthcare & shops for residents.
Read their case study here: almshouses.org/news/support...
#almshouses
@AlmshouseAssoc
, Thomas Fryer Almshouse Charity secured a new home in Oakham, improving access to transport, healthcare & shops for residents.
Read their case study here: almshouses.org/news/support...
#almshouses
New almshouse to reflect changing needs | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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January 14, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Adapting to meet modern needs - with a £65k loan from The
@AlmshouseAssoc
, Thomas Fryer Almshouse Charity secured a new home in Oakham, improving access to transport, healthcare & shops for residents.
Read their case study here: almshouses.org/news/support...
#almshouses
@AlmshouseAssoc
, Thomas Fryer Almshouse Charity secured a new home in Oakham, improving access to transport, healthcare & shops for residents.
Read their case study here: almshouses.org/news/support...
#almshouses
For over 70 years, a generous legacy has funded Christmas vouchers for almshouse residents aged 90+. This year, 816 residents in their 90s & 100s received festive cheer. A powerful reminder of the lasting impact of a gift in a Will.
almshouses.org/news/celebra...
#almshouses #Legacy
almshouses.org/news/celebra...
#almshouses #Legacy
Celebrating a tradition of giving to almshouse residents | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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January 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM
For over 70 years, a generous legacy has funded Christmas vouchers for almshouse residents aged 90+. This year, 816 residents in their 90s & 100s received festive cheer. A powerful reminder of the lasting impact of a gift in a Will.
almshouses.org/news/celebra...
#almshouses #Legacy
almshouses.org/news/celebra...
#almshouses #Legacy
From survival to growth 🌱
Early financial support from The Almshouse Association helped St Johns Almshouse in Sherborne weather immediate challenges , before an extraordinary 15th-century artwork sale secured its long-term future.
Read their incredible story here
almshouses.org/news/preserv...
Early financial support from The Almshouse Association helped St Johns Almshouse in Sherborne weather immediate challenges , before an extraordinary 15th-century artwork sale secured its long-term future.
Read their incredible story here
almshouses.org/news/preserv...
Preserving heritage, creating homes: The St Johns’ House story | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
From survival to growth 🌱
Early financial support from The Almshouse Association helped St Johns Almshouse in Sherborne weather immediate challenges , before an extraordinary 15th-century artwork sale secured its long-term future.
Read their incredible story here
almshouses.org/news/preserv...
Early financial support from The Almshouse Association helped St Johns Almshouse in Sherborne weather immediate challenges , before an extraordinary 15th-century artwork sale secured its long-term future.
Read their incredible story here
almshouses.org/news/preserv...
Happy photos of almshouse residents receiving Christmas gift vouchers made possible by an invested legacy left to The Almshouse Association over years ago. Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and happy 2026 !
December 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy photos of almshouse residents receiving Christmas gift vouchers made possible by an invested legacy left to The Almshouse Association over years ago. Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and happy 2026 !
With the help of a £100,000 loan from The Almshouse Association, Sheppard’s Almshouses in Amport are being refurbished, modernised for comfort while preserving 200 years of heritage.
📖 Read the story: almshouses.org/news/case-st...
#SocialHousing #Heritage #CommunitySupport
📖 Read the story: almshouses.org/news/case-st...
#SocialHousing #Heritage #CommunitySupport
Case Study: Refurbishment of Sheppard’s Almshouses | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
almshouses.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
With the help of a £100,000 loan from The Almshouse Association, Sheppard’s Almshouses in Amport are being refurbished, modernised for comfort while preserving 200 years of heritage.
📖 Read the story: almshouses.org/news/case-st...
#SocialHousing #Heritage #CommunitySupport
📖 Read the story: almshouses.org/news/case-st...
#SocialHousing #Heritage #CommunitySupport
Last week HRH The Duke of Gloucester toured
United St Saviour's Appleby Blue Almshouses, shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize, and met residents living independently in this inspiring new community.
almshouses.org/news/royal-c...
#ArchitectureForGood #RoyalVisit #Southwark
United St Saviour's Appleby Blue Almshouses, shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize, and met residents living independently in this inspiring new community.
almshouses.org/news/royal-c...
#ArchitectureForGood #RoyalVisit #Southwark
Royal celebration for Appleby Blue almshouses | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
almshouses.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Last week HRH The Duke of Gloucester toured
United St Saviour's Appleby Blue Almshouses, shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize, and met residents living independently in this inspiring new community.
almshouses.org/news/royal-c...
#ArchitectureForGood #RoyalVisit #Southwark
United St Saviour's Appleby Blue Almshouses, shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize, and met residents living independently in this inspiring new community.
almshouses.org/news/royal-c...
#ArchitectureForGood #RoyalVisit #Southwark
100 years ago William Mills founded #almshouses in St Day 🌿
Today his great-granddaughter Lizzy Wilson continues his legacy, 45 years as trustee 🙌
A true family tradition of care & community.
🏡 Leave your own legacy: www.almshouses.org/leave-a-lega...
Today his great-granddaughter Lizzy Wilson continues his legacy, 45 years as trustee 🙌
A true family tradition of care & community.
🏡 Leave your own legacy: www.almshouses.org/leave-a-lega...
September 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
100 years ago William Mills founded #almshouses in St Day 🌿
Today his great-granddaughter Lizzy Wilson continues his legacy, 45 years as trustee 🙌
A true family tradition of care & community.
🏡 Leave your own legacy: www.almshouses.org/leave-a-lega...
Today his great-granddaughter Lizzy Wilson continues his legacy, 45 years as trustee 🙌
A true family tradition of care & community.
🏡 Leave your own legacy: www.almshouses.org/leave-a-lega...
We’re proud to see #almshouses featured on
BBC The One Show as a community-driven response to the affordable housing crisis.
Thank you to The Poland Trust & St Anne and St John’s Almshouses for helping make this possible.
Watch the segment bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸: BBC iPlayer 05/08/25
BBC The One Show as a community-driven response to the affordable housing crisis.
Thank you to The Poland Trust & St Anne and St John’s Almshouses for helping make this possible.
Watch the segment bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸: BBC iPlayer 05/08/25
August 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re proud to see #almshouses featured on
BBC The One Show as a community-driven response to the affordable housing crisis.
Thank you to The Poland Trust & St Anne and St John’s Almshouses for helping make this possible.
Watch the segment bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸: BBC iPlayer 05/08/25
BBC The One Show as a community-driven response to the affordable housing crisis.
Thank you to The Poland Trust & St Anne and St John’s Almshouses for helping make this possible.
Watch the segment bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸: BBC iPlayer 05/08/25
Association's CEO, Nick Phillips is speaking at
the Public Policy Exchange's housing symposium on 29 July 09:30–13:00
🏠 Can more housebuilding and rental reform fix the crisis?
Book your place: publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
#HousingCrisis #CharityHousing #Almshouses #PlanningReform
the Public Policy Exchange's housing symposium on 29 July 09:30–13:00
🏠 Can more housebuilding and rental reform fix the crisis?
Book your place: publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
#HousingCrisis #CharityHousing #Almshouses #PlanningReform
July 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Association's CEO, Nick Phillips is speaking at
the Public Policy Exchange's housing symposium on 29 July 09:30–13:00
🏠 Can more housebuilding and rental reform fix the crisis?
Book your place: publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
#HousingCrisis #CharityHousing #Almshouses #PlanningReform
the Public Policy Exchange's housing symposium on 29 July 09:30–13:00
🏠 Can more housebuilding and rental reform fix the crisis?
Book your place: publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
#HousingCrisis #CharityHousing #Almshouses #PlanningReform
A proud day at More’s Meadow as Great Shelford Village Charity welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester. New #almshouses providing affordable, sustainable homes & strengthening community wellbeing. A tree planted, futures rooted.
almshouses.org/news/plantin...
almshouses.org/news/plantin...
Planting memories: His Royal Highness visits More’s Meadow | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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July 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A proud day at More’s Meadow as Great Shelford Village Charity welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester. New #almshouses providing affordable, sustainable homes & strengthening community wellbeing. A tree planted, futures rooted.
almshouses.org/news/plantin...
almshouses.org/news/plantin...
Through grants & interest-free loans to member charities, The
Almshouse Association empowers #almshouses to restore & modernise historic homes. Click to read about the improvements being made by The Hospital of St Anne Almshouses.
almshouses.org/news/the-ren...
Almshouse Association empowers #almshouses to restore & modernise historic homes. Click to read about the improvements being made by The Hospital of St Anne Almshouses.
almshouses.org/news/the-ren...
The renovation of Appleby Almshouses 2023-2026 | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
almshouses.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Through grants & interest-free loans to member charities, The
Almshouse Association empowers #almshouses to restore & modernise historic homes. Click to read about the improvements being made by The Hospital of St Anne Almshouses.
almshouses.org/news/the-ren...
Almshouse Association empowers #almshouses to restore & modernise historic homes. Click to read about the improvements being made by The Hospital of St Anne Almshouses.
almshouses.org/news/the-ren...
Walton Almshouse Charity - 10 newly built almshouses in Esher and Thames Ditton have recently been opened to local health workers, educators and essential service providers at a time when key workers continue to be priced out of the places they serve.
🔗 almshouses.org/news/walton-...
🔗 almshouses.org/news/walton-...
Walton Charity: homes for key workers | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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July 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Walton Almshouse Charity - 10 newly built almshouses in Esher and Thames Ditton have recently been opened to local health workers, educators and essential service providers at a time when key workers continue to be priced out of the places they serve.
🔗 almshouses.org/news/walton-...
🔗 almshouses.org/news/walton-...
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Members Day 2025 so special! From inspiring talks to shared moments, it truly captured the spirit of the almshouse movement - rooted in tradition, looking to the future.
Relive the highlights: www.almshouses.org/news/members...
Relive the highlights: www.almshouses.org/news/members...
Members Day 2025 – a spectacular celebration | The Almshouse Association
Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946
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June 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Members Day 2025 so special! From inspiring talks to shared moments, it truly captured the spirit of the almshouse movement - rooted in tradition, looking to the future.
Relive the highlights: www.almshouses.org/news/members...
Relive the highlights: www.almshouses.org/news/members...
🎉 It’s #SmallCharityWeek!
Small but mighty, and making a big impact!
Over 75% of almshouse charities are small with fewer than 20 dwellings, but they offer much-needed homes to those in housing need. We're proud to support, guide and represent these incredible charities. Thank you for all you do!
Small but mighty, and making a big impact!
Over 75% of almshouse charities are small with fewer than 20 dwellings, but they offer much-needed homes to those in housing need. We're proud to support, guide and represent these incredible charities. Thank you for all you do!
June 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🎉 It’s #SmallCharityWeek!
Small but mighty, and making a big impact!
Over 75% of almshouse charities are small with fewer than 20 dwellings, but they offer much-needed homes to those in housing need. We're proud to support, guide and represent these incredible charities. Thank you for all you do!
Small but mighty, and making a big impact!
Over 75% of almshouse charities are small with fewer than 20 dwellings, but they offer much-needed homes to those in housing need. We're proud to support, guide and represent these incredible charities. Thank you for all you do!
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🏚️ They’ve been a model of social housing since the Middle Ages, but almshouses are suffering from the unintended consequences of legislation, Tali Fraser reports
Call To Alms: the modern case for almshouses
They’ve been a model of social housing since the Middle Ages but almshouses are suffering from the unintended consequences of legislation, Tali Fra...
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March 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🏚️ They’ve been a model of social housing since the Middle Ages, but almshouses are suffering from the unintended consequences of legislation, Tali Fraser reports
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Lench’s Trust has provided Almshouses, the oldest form of social housing, since the beginning of the 17th century.
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory #digbeth
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory #digbeth
March 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Lench’s Trust has provided Almshouses, the oldest form of social housing, since the beginning of the 17th century.
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory #digbeth
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory #digbeth
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Brother John Green is undertaking the mammoth journey to draw attention to the place where he found a sense of belonging, a 900-year-old almshouse
Oh, Brother! Pensioner’s 3,000-mile trip around Britain by bus
Brother John Green is undertaking the mammoth journey to draw attention to the place where he found a sense of belonging, a 900-year-old almshouse
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May 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Brother John Green is undertaking the mammoth journey to draw attention to the place where he found a sense of belonging, a 900-year-old almshouse
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📽️Watch this new #HAPPIHour webinar in association with The Almshouse Association!
We explore almshouses in the 21st century – from anchor institutions to award-winning modern designs like Dovehouse Court.
Catch the insights + case studies here ⬇️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
We explore almshouses in the 21st century – from anchor institutions to award-winning modern designs like Dovehouse Court.
Catch the insights + case studies here ⬇️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
June 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📽️Watch this new #HAPPIHour webinar in association with The Almshouse Association!
We explore almshouses in the 21st century – from anchor institutions to award-winning modern designs like Dovehouse Court.
Catch the insights + case studies here ⬇️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
We explore almshouses in the 21st century – from anchor institutions to award-winning modern designs like Dovehouse Court.
Catch the insights + case studies here ⬇️
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...