Almshouse Association CEO Nick Phillips was delighted to meet MP David Simmonds CBE, Conservative MP yesterday. David was very interested in the way the almshouse model can support residents with a strong community of good neighbours & plans to help raise the profile of #almshouses in Westminster

One of the most beautiful places in Fulham are the Sir William Powell Almshouses down by All Saints Fulham and Putney Bridge.

Almshouse charities aren't identified as #affordablehousing in government’s National Planning (NPPF) definition. In some constituencies, when trying to build more #almshouses for people in need, charities are being charged an affordable housing contribution under S106 obligations

Allow small #almshouse charities access to Homes England funding to build more new #almshouses.

Reviewing the Lib Dem Media Team manifesto, Nick Phillips is pleased to see their support for rural exception sites, brownfield sites, areas needing local homes, plus an independent taskforce. These measures could release a flow of local, affordable, community homes. Ed Davey

Reviewing the Conservatives manifesto, The Almshouse Association Nick Phillips welcomes the increased housing targets and support for smaller-scale community housing. #2024electiondiscussion

Reviewing the The Labour Party manifesto, Association Nick Phillips appreciated the support for brownfield site development, exemplary design, and the Home First principle for independent living. #2024electiondiscussion #almshouses #affordablehousing

#Almshouses are often the only form of affordable housing in some villages- keeping communaties live and vibrant means having proper affordable housing.

During #RuralHousingWeek, we urge the next government to recognise almshouses as affordable housing in their planning policy. In some rural areas, almshouses are the only affordable community homes and save the state around £43 million annually. Why not support them? #almshouses

A busy day at Appleby Blue today! Together Project toddler songs and smiles weekly session🎶, Walworth Golden Oldies delicious lunch 🍛and ITV London filming for a segment at 6pm tonight! Don’t forget to tune in! 📺

I'm watching "Almshouses given a modern makeover in London helping older communities thrive" itv.com/watch/news/alm… via ITVX

#Almshouses are often the only form of truly affordable housing in rural areas – why are more not being built? Read Nick Phillips blog here: almshouses.org/news/more-alms… #affordablehousing #SupportAlmshouses #community

The oldest form of social housing in Britain, charity-run almshouses are still going strong. In many ways, they are the ideal retirement homes and can even boost life expectancy ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/money/retireme…

Did you know #Bournville’s almshouses are celebrating their 125th birthday this year?! 🤩 We’ve been working with the University of Birmingham to uncover and explore the history of the almshouses. Find out more at bvt.org.uk/news-and-event… History Department @TricksterPrince

Great review on the documentary that "dispels a fair few myths and misconceptions about ageing". Showing at the Forum, Hexham on 22 July and then touring. Take a peak into the lives of the residents of Hoptons #Almshouses United St Saviour's theguardian.com/film/article/2…

The various small, large, discreet and secret gardens at Appleby Blue Almshouse are so amazing this summer. Thank you Goddards Landscape team, and course Grant Associates for designing them.

Following Angela Rayner's announcement addressing the #affordablehousing housing crisis, we hope the planning review of small-scale development opportunities enables #almshouse charities to provide additional much-needed homes and communities that will be available in perpetuity.

Chairman of The AlmshouseAssociation, starts the new year with a visit to the wonderful Friendly #Almshouses in Brixton where he met with Jo Walker (Trustee) and Felicity Stonehill (Chair) for a catch-up.

Congratulations to Sandra, the new Chair of Trustees for the St John’s Foundation charity. We look forward to working with you #almshouses bathecho.co.uk/news/community… via Bath Echo

Association Nick Phillips and PR Mgr Gerry Harmon met with our engagement partners Connect to discuss political strategy. Many thanks to Neil Coyle MP who joins the ranks of MPs in Westminster supporting our campaign for more almshouses to have access to S106 funds.