Solicitors
Contact Details
Simon Steeden
Partner
10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
T: 0207 551 7624
E: s.steeden@bateswells.co.uk
W: www.bateswells.co.uk
Regions covered: England and Wales
About Bates Wells
We’re Bates Wells, a law firm with a difference.
A full service law firm, we believe in making a positive impact and we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo. We’re the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises. As a value driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and to society. We’re the first law firm to achieve B Corp certification.
Solicitors
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Philip Grylls
Chair
16 Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6XT
T: 01622 689735
E: p.grylls@gullands.com
W: www.gullands.com
Region covered: UK wide
About Gullands Solicitors
The Gullands team works with a number of charities of different sizes and structures to deliver excellent results.
We can advise and assist on a full range of business law issues and charity specific matters such as:
- The formation, establishment and dissolution of unincorporated charities, companies limited by guarantee and trusts.
- Incorporating as a CIO
- Charity Mergers
- Day to day governance and compliance issues including advising trustees on their statutory and fiduciary duties.
- Schemes and orders including amending schemes e.g. widening Objects and spending Restricted Funds.
- Public benefit requirements.
- Internal disputes or disagreements between trustees.
- Court Work including dealing with possession cases involving difficult residents.
- Building new or modernising existing almshouses
- LSelling ot buying land
Blair Gulland won an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Kent Law Society Awards 2017 and was a finalist for Solicitor of the Year, Private Practice, part of the Law Society’s national Excellence Awards 2017. Blair is also a finalist in the IOD South East Awards 2018, all for his work with charities. Blair is now a Consultant with Gullands and is also a trustee of two almshouse charities in Kent. Gullands were involved in the case of Watts v. Stewart and Other (2016) which was an important Court of Appeal case confirming the status of an almshouse resident as a licensee or beneficiary and not as a protected tenant and not subject to the Human Rights Act 1998.
Solicitors
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Aaron Spencer
Partner & Head of Private Clients
39 St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TX
T: 01227 863 136
E: naa@furleypage.co.uk
W: www.furleypage.co.uk
Regions covered: UK wide
About Furley Page LLP
- Long established top 500 legal practice with considerable experience of charity law and especially the almshouse community.
- Members of the firm act both as legal advisors to almshouse charities and as their Clerk/CEO. Nicholas Andrews is clerk to two almshouse foundations and also clerk to the East Kent Consortium of Almshouses
- Expertise in all aspects of governance for due compliance is readily available as is conversion to a CIO or company limited by guarantee.
- Expert drafting of constitutions, changes in objects and advice about statutory requirements is readily available.
- Attendance when required at trustee meetings is a regular part of our close relationship with our clients.
Legal Practice
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Joanna Blackman | Partner
3rd Floor, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
T: 0113 204 1114
M: 0784 191 9758
E: Joanna.blackman@wrigleys.co.uk
W: www.wrigleys.co.uk
Regions covered
England and Wales
About Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
Services
Wrigleys Solicitors is a specialist charity and private client law firm with a dedicated Charities and Social Economy team that advises charities and not-for-profit organisations.
As one of the leading charity law practices in the UK, and one of the few firms with lawyers working exclusively for charity and social enterprise clients, we are recognised as experts in our field. We provide practical, common-sense, and technically excellent advice, forming valued long-term relationships with our clients. Our regional location allows us to offer competitive pricing and value for money. We are also fortunate to attract top talent from large commercial firms, with lawyers who seek to use their skills for a more socially driven purpose.
Our specialist advice for charities includes:
- Charity law and governance
- Regulation
- Constitutional arrangements
- Commercial law
- Ecclesiastical law
- Finance and social investment
- Fundraising, appeals and donations
- Permanent endowment and restricted funds
- Property law (including almshouse licences)
- Employment law
- Pension law
- Data protection
Chartered Building & Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Architectural
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Richard Hampshire FRICS, FB Eng
Chartered Building Surveyor/Managing Director
The Chocolate Works, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE
T: 01904 690 699
M: 07803 182 256
E: richard.hampshire@lhlgroup.co.uk
W: www.lhlgroup.co.uk
Region/s covered: Yorkshire and Humber
About LHL Group Ltd
LHL Group are a multi-disciplinary practice offering an array of Surveying. Project Management and Architectural Services:
- Condition Survey
- Quinquennial Surveys
- Specific Defect analysis
- Cost Control
- Planning and Building Reg
- Project and Construction Management
Multiple almshouse properties surveyed
Awards
RICS National Design Award Best Residential Conversion
RICS Regional Design Award Best Listed Building Adaptation
Clementhorpe Maltings, York – Residential Conversion and Adaptation – 2017 RICS Awards Grand Final Winner – Residential Category – Yorkshire and Humber Winners in Conservation and Residential Nominated in both categories in National Finals – Project Managers and Contract Administrators
Nelsons Yard New Build Housing Repair and Restoration – 2018 RICS Awards Shortlisted – Residential Category – Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Party Wall Surveyors
Bishops Barn, York – 2017 Design York Awards – Conservation Winners – Architects and Contract Administrators
Architects, Project Management and Principal Designers
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Richard Ward
Director
The Old Police Station, 62 Chapel Street, SALFORD, Manchester M3 7AA
T: 0161 833 9345
F: 0161 831 7584
E: rich@warburtonassociates.com
W: www.warburtonassociates.com
Region/s covered: Midlands, North West and North East
About Warburton Associates
Background – Warburton Associates was established in 1984. Our philosophy has always been to provide a high quality and professional service. We ensure that every project is individually managed by one of our Directors throughout its duration, with the aim of achieving 100% Client satisfaction.
Architecture – We are a RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice and have a wealth of experience offering a wide range of design services for many projects of varying sizes – from Maintenance and Alteration Projects to New Build
schemes. Our services include:
- Surveys and Reports
- Feasibility Studies
- Planning Applications
- Listed Building Consent
- Technical Design
- Full Design
- Construction Phase Contract Administration
Project Management – We can also offer either standalone project management or incorporate the role as part of the design service.
Project Safety – We have a dedicated Health & Safety team who specialise in all aspects of construction safety issues including :
- Principal Designer
- CDM Advisor
- Health and Safety
Architecture
Contact Details
Peter Buist
Regional Partner
St Mary’s Hall, Rawstorn Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3JH
T: 01206 244844
E: peter.buist@purcelluk.com
W: www.purcelluk.com/
Region/s covered: UK-wide
About Purcell LLP
Architects, Master Planners, Heritage Consultancy Services, past projects include:
- Winnocks and Kendalls Almshouses
- Trinity Hospital Almshouses, Long Melford
- Residential redevelopment of the former Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council Headquarters
- Redevelopment of Colne Place residential home, Earls Colne, Essex
- Wildernesse House, Kent
- Residential development of Bristol General Hospital, Bristol
Architects
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Keith Rodgers
Managing Director
Top Lock Studio, Navigation Yard, Millgate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4TN
T: 01636 605100
E: keith@guytaylorassociates.co.uk
W: www.guytaylorassociates.co.uk
Regions Covered: UK and Europe wide
About Guy St John Taylor Associates
Guy Taylor Associates has a strong reputation for works on Heritage Projects. The Practice’s expertise is substantiated by numerous accolades including three Prestigious Europa Nostra Awards. Heritage Consultancy Services range from Options Appraisals, Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments, Conservation Plans and Management and Maintenance Plans.
- For new projects, Guy Taylor Associates believe that good architecture is user–led, formed through a collaborative process closely working with Clients to understand the specific project requirements. The “story” of the project enables the creation of a design completely bespoke to each Client and embedded within the site context.
- Guy Taylor Associates won the AHA Patrons award in 2013 and offer the full range of Architects Services from Concept Design to Practical Completion.
- Our services are tailored to suit the particular needs of a project and can include specialisms in Conservation, Sustainability, Landscape and Interior Design.
Please contact Keith Rodgers to discuss your project.
Recipient of The Patron’s Award in 2013
Integrated design, property and construction consultancy
Contact Details
Terry Hardy
Senior Partner
24 Widmore Road
Bromley
BR1 1RY
T: 020 8460 9114
E: thardy@pellings.co.uk
W: www.pellings.co.uk
Region/s covered: Core work is in London and Southern England. Happy to consider commissions across the UK
About Pellings LLP
Pellings is an award-winning integrated design, property and construction consultancy that is passionate about making a difference. We combine client understanding with strong technical and creative expertise to develop tailored solutions for a range of public and private sector clients, adopting a positive approach to every property-related challenge.
Pellings has over 40 years’ experience of working with Almshouse Charities to manage and improve their estates. Our expertise ranges from undertaking quinquennial surveys, writing specifications, managing repairs to Listed buildings, and designing and project managing new build schemes. Our clients include Whiteley Village, the largest single-site Almshouse in the UK with over 500 Listed properties, and St Clements Dane Holborn Estate Charity. We worked with St Clements Dane Holborn Estate Charity to design a brand new Almshouse on an existing site, which was financed by privately selling land on the estate to develop private residential homes.
Our strengths lie in providing solutions that meet our clients’ visions.
Pellings LLP are recipients of the Patron’s Award.
Solicitors
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George Neville
Associate and Solicitor
Pennine House, 8 Stanford Street, Nottingham NG1 7BQ
T: 0115 958 6262
E: george.neville@nelsonslaw.co.uk
W: www.nelsonslaw.co.uk
Region/s covered: England and Wales
About Nelsons Solicitors Limited
We act for a number of almshouses based in the East Midlands, dealing with general management and collection of agreed contributions from residents. We have been involved with mergers of almshouses, incorporation of charities, negotiations with statutory and regulatory bodies and sales of unusable sites among other issues.