Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, praised GTC for “leading the way” in the movement by funding and building new almshouses which are built to stringent Passivhaus standards and have first-class sustainability credentials.
He highlighted the ‘cutting edge design’ of the Dovehouse Court homes where residents are already enjoying living in a secure and warm environment, which has been well-designed, with a communal garden as well as individual raised beds to grow flowers and vegetables.
Latest research shows that people living in almshouses live on average two and a half years longer because they have a sense of connection with others as part of a sociable community.
Ann Bonnett, Chair of GTC said: “It was a great honour to be asked to host this regional meeting and to be able to share our journey in creating these almshouses for the future. Not only did we enjoy excellent attendance but many came to visit Dovehouse Court after the formal sessions to see at first hand what has been achieved.
“This visit was a great reward for all the hard work and inspired vision of our Trustees over many years to bring the new almshouses to fruition. My thanks go to them and to the excellent team who worked on the project.”
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Almshouse Association attendees visit Dovehouse Court in Girton. In the foreground, left to right: Nick Phillips, CEO, The Almshouse Association; Ann Bonnett, Chair, GTC; Jennifer Millard, Regional Representative; The Almshouse Association; and Ian Bramwell, Director, Mole Architects.
