Welcome
Founded in 1898, Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA) provides 1,700 homes for people across the North East of England.
We are the largest Almshouse charity in the country, providing high quality, affordable housing for people aged 50 and over. As well as general needs housing, we provide leaseholder housing and sheltered housing. We are very proud of the part we are playing in regenerating coalfield communities in County Durham.
Latest News
Good neighbour of the year
Following a record number of nominations, Geordie Tilley was the overwhelming choice of the judges in DAMHA’s 2019 Good Neighbour […]
Read moreResident stories
There’s nobody more important than the people who live in our homes and through their stories we are able to give you an insight into what it’s like to be a DAMHA resident.
Read moreOur HistoryRollover the image to learn more
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1890-00
The early days of the movement...More -
1910
DAMHA homes built in almost every Lodge area...More -
1920
DAMHA's most prolific era for home building...More -
1930
The after affects of the depression were still being felt...More -
1940
The Association survives the war...More -
1950
New building work carried out at Hunters Place...More -
1960-70
The 1960s and 1970s can be regarded as the lean years...More -
1980
In 1982 we became a Registered Housing Association...More -
1990
Programme to modernise over 1,200 homes completed...More -
2000+
A comprehensive asset management strategy formulated...More -
2010+
A new Chief Executive, Paul Mullis, was appointed... More >