The Richmond Charities are delighted to let you know that we have been given an Award for our photovoltaic installation project by the Richmond Society. The Richmond Society honours development that has made a distinguished contribution to Richmond town's built environment. Last year we were awarded a commendation for the first estate in this project, Queen Elizabeth's and this year the full award is to recognise the total project to date but in particular the PV installations at Bishop Duppa's and Houblon's, both of which are listed buildings. The Richmond Society said that the charity deserved the big award because it has shown concern for the environment along with the sensitive treatment of listed buildings, improving the almshouses for our residents and shown other organisations the way forward in terms of the installation of renewable energy sources on listed buildings.
On 2 April 2025, the Chair and Chief Executive of The Richmond Charities, Jeremy Williams and Juliet Ames-Lewis, welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to Richmond to officially open the charity’s latest new almshouse development, The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses in Mitre Mews, Richmond.
Chief Executive Juliet Ames-Lewis said: ‘The royal visit was a celebration of The Richmond Charities and of the work we do to house elderly residents in our thriving community and the ways in which we are always looking to develop more almshouses in order to house more residents.’
To be eligible to apply for almshouse accommodation, you must be over the age of 65, in need of housing and currently living within the London Borough of Richmond.
A full list of eligibility criteria and details of how to make an initial enquiry, can be reviewed here.
