Almshouse Association (The)

To assist Trustees to preserve the tradition of historic almshouses; promote the welfare and independence of residents; provide good quality housing for needy people; manage charitable resources as effectively as possible - in the context of changing social and financial conditions.

Billingbear Lodge
Carters Hill
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 5RU

Tel: 01344 452 922
Fax: 01344 862 062

Email: naa@almshouses.org

Contact person: Mr Anthony De Ritter
Position: Director

Charity Number: 245668

Description:

To assist Trustees to preserve the tradition of historic almshouses; promote the welfare and independence of residents; provide good quality housing for needy people; manage charitable resources as effectively as possible - in the context of changing social and financial conditions.

Type of organisation:

National generic umbrella organisation or infrastructure organisation providing services to a membership comprising other voluntary organisations.

Services:

Advice and support, Conference organisation, Consultancy, Development of standards, Information, Newsletters, Representation, Training.

Full time staff: 4
Paid staff: 10
Volunteers: 1
Organisational members: 1770

Membership criteria:

Almshouse charities in the UK.