New blog highlights Walton Charity’s historic mission to solve today’s housing crisis

In this new Housing LIN guest blog, Rob Mills, Chief Executive at Walton Charity, explores how the historic Elmbridge-based charity is adapting its centuries-old legacy to address today’s housing challenges.

With deep roots stretching back over 800 years, Walton Charity is expanding its mission beyond traditional almshouses to tackle local poverty by providing affordable housing for essential keyworkers.

Rob highlights the growing need for secure homes in one of England’s most expensive boroughs and shares how the charity is evolving to remain relevant, supporting those in health, social care, and education with lifetime tenancies that reflect modern-day community needs.

Read on to find out more about how almshouses are being reimagined for the future.