The Almshouse Association
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- This funder fits only if your organisation is a member charity of the Association that runs almshouse accommodation for people in need, since it does not fund organisations that are not member charities.
- Grants of up to £25,000 are reserved for member charities that lack the resources to take a loan, and its interest-free loans can cover ongoing repair, remodelling and modernisation, so any request should show that other funding has been fully explored.
- The listing describes the Association as accepting applications by invitation only, while its guidance says to contact the Loans and Grants Administrator to obtain the forms, so start with that contact before preparing anything.
- Applications are considered quarterly, with closing dates on 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.
- The annual report gives annual giving of £88,650, so the total available is modest.
Overview
The Almshouse Association is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 245668).
The Association exists to support almshouse charities in providing caring, friendly homes for people in housing need, in line with each charity's objects. It traces its roots to a meeting of representatives of London's almshouses, who formed a committee to safeguard almshouse buildings and the welfare of residents. It has over 1600 independent almshouse member charities, and it offers interest-free loans and grants to members. Beyond funding, it provides training, sets and supports management standards, protects heritage buildings and commissions research. According to the annual report, its annual giving was £88,650.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Association supports almshouse charities, particularly its member charities, in providing good-quality homes for people in need. Member charities can seek project finance through interest-free loans; grants are also available to struggling members, and are reserved for charities that lack resources to undertake a loan. Loans can help meet ongoing repair, remodelling and modernisation costs. The Association also guides members seeking external funding and planning modernisation, remodelling and new-build projects, while providing training and management standards and protecting almshouse heritage.
Themes
- Almshouse charities
Geographic Focus
The United Kingdom.
What they don't fund
- The foundation does not fund organisations that are not member charities
How to apply
Contact the Association’s Loans and Grants Administrator to obtain information about the programme and request the appropriate application forms.
Deadlines: Applications are considered quarterly, with closing dates on 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.
Who can apply:
- Loans and grants: Member Charities
- Membership: To become a Member of the Association, the charity must offer almshouse accommodation and residents must be beneficiaries of the charity. The Governing Document of the charity must include providing accommodation in its objects.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- Member charities can apply for project financial assistance.
- Loans and grants are provided when other sources of funding have been fully explored.
- Grants are reserved for charities that lack the resources to undertake a loan.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- United Kingdom
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £1,094,046 | £979,409 | £77,220 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £822,535 | £953,934 | £71,835 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £893,469 | £1,035,907 | £54,590 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £1,268,016 | £1,125,795 | £73,815 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £1,246,153 | £1,190,112 | £88,650 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2021; year to 31 December 2022; year to 31 December 2023; year to 31 December 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- almshouses.org
- almshouses.org/almshouse-association-membership · read on 30 October 2026
- almshouses.org/about-the-association · read on 30 October 2026
- almshouses.org/how-to-apply-for-an-almshouse-association-interest-free-loan-or-grant · read on 30 October 2026
- almshouses.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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