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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 10h

Two almshouses. One community. 💜 We’re delighted to officially welcome St Saviour’s Court into Croydon Almshouses. Residents, staff, trustees, and local councillors came together to celebrate this special milestone and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community. #Croydon

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A lovely afternoon at our Summer BBQ ☀️ There was plenty of good food, live music and dancing, with lots of time to relax and enjoy great company! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it happen 💜 #CroydonAlmshouses #Community #Croydon #TheAlmhouseAssociation

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Creating thriving communities for people in Croydon starts with making every asset count. Following our mid-strategy review, we’ve taken steps to ensure our assets & investments are delivering the greatest possible impact. Read our full press release: croydonalmshouses.org.uk/croydon-alms...

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

⭐ Our 2026 Grant Fund is Now Open! ⭐ We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Grant Fund. We award grants to Croydon's voluntary, community and faith sector who are supporting people experiencing hardship. Find out more here: croydonalmshouses.org.uk/services/app...

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

As we look back on 2025, we’re incredibly proud of the positive impact we’ve made in our almshouse community and across Croydon. Our independent Resident Satisfaction Survey guides our work and keeps us focused on delivering support where it matters most. Here's what our residents think about us:

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Santa and his helpers were on hand to serve residents with a delicious homemade Christmas lunch today. It’s really beginning to feel festive at Croydon Almshouses 🎅🎄 #RecudingLonliness #IncreasingWellbeing #Croydon #CreatingThrivingCommunities

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. Our updated site features: ✔ enhanced navigation and a intuitive user experience ✔ improved accessibility ✔ fresh insights into our work and its impact Take a look: www.croydonalmshouses.org.uk

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We had a lovely time catching up with Kate and Jennifer at the South East Cancer Help Centre last month. It’s wonderful to see how our CRiN Grant Fund Award is helping more people access essential support services. #CroydonReliefInNeed #CharityFunding #CharityGrants #Croydon #IncreasedWellbeing

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

⭐️Croydon Relief in Need Grant Award⭐️ In 2024, our CRiN Grant Fund supported the team at Smart Works, helping 1,052 unemployed women access the coaching, clothing & confidence they needed to secure employment. We’re proud to fund organisations who are building brighter futures in our community.

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Last week we dropped by The Lighthouse at St Francis to see their lively youth club in action. ⭐️Croydon Relief in Need Grant Fund supports the youth club as part of the fantastic Youth Action for Monks Hill initiative ⭐️ #Croydon #CRIN #CharityFunding #CharityGrants #Community #IncreasedWellbeing

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

⭐️Croydon Relief in Need Grant Award⭐️ In 2024 we awarded £4,760 to #EmpoweringTamilFamilies Our grant supported weekly yoga & wellbeing walks. 80% of the Tamil beneficiaries reported: • improvements in mood & health🧘 • increased awareness of age-related health issues🫀 • they felt less isolated🫶

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A wonderful day was had by all at our Annual Summer BBQ! 💜 A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it so special. Community is at the heart of everything we do and days like this remind us how strong and supportive our community really is. #Croydon #Community #Almshouses

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

This week our Community Development Officer, Bec, dropped by to see one of our previously funded groups - #MusicReliefFoundation - with a musical gift. We’re proud to support the amazing work they do in our local community. We hope our donation helps to inspire even more creativity! #Croydon

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at the #StepIntoCare fair yesterday. If you missed us and would like to find out how we can help you turn your passion and skills into a Micro-Enterprise, scan the QR code for more info. #MicroEnterprise #CroydonIndependence #SmallBusinessCroydon

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Small in size, mighty in impact! This week we’re celebrating #SmallCharityWeek and the big impact that small charities like ours are making across the country. ⭐️Did you know that in 2024 we awarded over £213,000 in grants to organisations and individuals in our local community? ⭐️ #CRiNGrants

Small charities are making a big impact #smallcharity week 24-28 June

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our residents are feeling inspired by nature at their weekly art class 🌹 Thank you #Croydonu3a for our weekly dose of creativity. #CroydonAlmshouses #Community #Croydon #CommunityGroups

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Our latest Croydon Relief in Need (CriN) grant-giving round is in full swing! Our Committee is in the process of reviewing applications and so far we have been blown away by the quality of the work going on in our community. #CroydonAlmshouses #CharityFunding #CommunityFunding #Croydon

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Croydon Almshouses @croydonalmshouses.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Earlier this year, we asked #BirdsongCharityConsulting to measure staff satisfaction at Croydon Almshouses. We’re delighted to see that our dedication and hard work is reflected in the happiness of our staff. #CroydonAlmshouses #Community #Croydon #WorkplaceSatisfaction #WorkingTogether

Image of a post-it note with the following text: 100% of our staff said there is effective communication within their team, the charity makes the best of their abilities and they are happy with their development opportunities

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