What Does an Almshouse Clerk Do? A Guide for Trustees Almshouse charities are run, for the most part, by volunteers. Trustees give up their time to look after a small group of homes and the residents who live in them, often alongside jobs, families and other commitments. Sooner or later, many boards ask the same … Read more

Modernising Almshouse Management: From Paper Files to Digital Administration Almshouse charities have a longer institutional memory than almost any other part of the charity sector — some trusts predate the Charity Commission itself. That history is an asset. But it also means a lot of almshouse administration still runs on systems designed for a much … Read more

“How Almshouse Charities Can Stay Compliant with Charity Commission Reporting”Targets trustees searching for practical regulatory guidance — strong intent-based keywords. For almshouse trustees, Charity Commission reporting often sits in an awkward space between “someone else handles this” and “I should probably understand this better.” Most almshouse charities are small enough that there’s no dedicated compliance … Read more

“5 Governance Mistakes Almshouse Charities Make (and How to Avoid Them)”Positions PBE as the expert voice for trustees managing compliance and risk. Almshouse charities occupy a unique corner of the charity sector. Trustees aren’t just managing a registered charity — they’re managing a property portfolio, a vulnerable resident base, and a set of obligations that … Read more

If you’ve come across the term “almshouse” and aren’t quite sure what it means, you’re not alone. Almshouses are one of the UK’s oldest forms of charitable housing, yet many people — including new trustees stepping into the role for the first time — have never had it explained in straightforward terms. This guide covers … Read more