Irwin Mitchell LLP

Solicitors

Contact details
William Scott
Partner, Real Estate Dispute

The Northcliffe, 28 Tudor Street, Temple, London EC4Y 0AY
T: 0207 400 8770
M: 07385 385919
E: will.scott@irwinmitchell.com
www.irwinmitchell.com

Region/s Covered: All England & Wales

About Irwin Mitchell –

William Scott writes:
I have acted for many almshouses over the years advising on all manner of property related disputes including noise nuisance, anti-social behaviour issues, hoarding and termination of appointments and rights of occupation.
I have a background in advising charity trustees in relation to their fiduciary duties and their obligations under the Charities Act when dealing with property, having specialised in advising charities in relation to their property for the last 15 years.
I work with my colleagues in the public and regulatory teams to provide holistic advice to ensure compliance by the trustees and managers with the occupiers’ rights under the Care Act and Equality Act.
I also provide advice on property strategy and how to manage the almshouses in a cost-effective manner, taking into account the charities objectives and the organisations ESG agenda.

James Clague Architects

Architectural Services

Contact details
Andrew Clague Dip Arch AABC RIBA ARB
Architect/Director

40-41 Castle Row, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2QY
T:  01227 649073
M: 07802647929
E: andrew@jamesclague.co.uk
www.jamesclague.co.uk / www.andrewclague.co.uk

Regions covered: based in Farnham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury 

About James Clague Architects

Andrew Clague, Director of James Clague Architects, has exceptional experience in almshouse design across the UK.

Andrew Clague has played a key part in being awarded the Patron’s Award three times and remains passionate about the restoration and improvement of existing almshouses, the development of new ones and the almshouse movement generally. Andrew serves on the Patron’s Award Committee and visits almshouses all over the UK.

Andrew is AABC accredited, a member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association. He is also Inspecting Architect of approximately 20 churches in Canterbury and Rochester dioceses.

James Clague Architects offers full architectural services including:

  • Heritage Statements
  • Building Surveying
  • Quinquennial Inspections
  • Almshouse Feasibility Appraisal
  • Planning and Listed Building Applications
  • Building Regulation Applications
  • Specifications and Tendering
  • Contract Administration and Site Monitoring

Andrew Clague and the team at James Clague Architects believe in protecting and enhancing the buildings in which we live and enriching the lives of the local community.

Awarded Patron’s Award in 2005 (St Elizabeth House, Canterbury), 2012 (Cutbush & Corral, Maidstone) and 2018 (Manwood Almshouse, Canterbury)

Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety Ltd

Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety 

Contact Details
Rob Grayson BSc (Hons), MIFireE, DipNEBOSH
Fire Safety Officer


M:  07951 773367
T:  01482 654150
E:  fra.grayson@gmail.com

Region/s covered: UK-wide

About Fire Risk Assessors & Workplace Safety 

I have proven capability, enthusiasm, commitment, trust, focus and skills with over 30 years’ experience in Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) of which 16 year’s was in middle and senior management roles.  During my career safety has been at the forefront of emergency operations, during normal daily activities and for the communities I served.  I have worked as an operational Fire Fighter through to Group Manager taking command of incidents such as larger scale fires, chemical incidents, explosives, suicides, shipping and train incidents etc.  As part of my development I achieved a BSc (Hons) First Class in Safety and Environmental Management in 2011.  I have also attended the Fire service College on numerous residential safety related courses for in excess of a year.  This has assisted in equipping me with the ability to conduct Fire Risk Assessments, Auditing of Fire Risk Assessments and delivery of IOSH Managing Safely & Working Safely Courses.

For full details on professional skills, please click here.

Scott Chartered Surveyors

Building Surveyors

Contact
David Scott BSc (Hons) MRICS
Chartered Building Surveyor

19 Hawkhurst Way, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9PE
Tel: 0207 175 5991
Mob: 07745 523529
E: david@scottcharteredsurveyors.co.uk
www.scottcharteredsurveyors.co.uk

Areas covered: London and the South East

About Scott Chartered Surveyors

With full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for over 20 years, we at Scott Chartered Surveyors are professional experts that can provide you with the very best service and advice, whether you’re looking for a RICS registered building surveyor to provide you with a detailed Quinquennial report, defect analysis or design and contract/project services.

We have undertaken numerous quinquennial surveys on almshouses over 400 years old to properties less than 10 years old. We can provide you with a 5 year update on your existing report or a completely new report.

 We have acted for a number of housing associations and almshouse charities providing these and other services and we have extensive experience of surveying historic, unusual and Listed Buildings.

 

Hunters Law LLP

Solicitors

Contact details
Dominik Opalinski
Head of Charities and Safeguarding
9 New Square, London WC2A 3QN
T: 020 7412 0050
E: Dominik.Opalinski@hunterslaw.com

www.hunterslaw.com

Areas covered: England and Wales

About Hunters Law

Hunters is a full-service law firm with a well established background in advising charities.  We deliver pragmatic advice to a broad range of charities, providing comprehensive guidance for all the business activities and transactions they undertake.

The team at Hunters includes experts in charity law and regulation, investment governance, safeguarding and property matters.  We have a good working relationship with the Charity Commission and extensive experience of advising almshouse trustees on a range of legal and regulatory matters, including:

  • the rights of residents;
  • governance and the duties of trustees;
  • safeguarding;
  • permanent endowment and restricted funds
  • restructuring, incorporation and mergers;
  • modernisations and construction projects; and
  • property sales, leases and purchases.

Member of the Law Society

 

Careline365

24 Hour Alarm and Monitoring Service

Contact Details
Mark Law
Partnership Manager

42 Barnard Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9JB
T: 01603 964306

E: keyaccounts@careline.co.uk
W: www.careline.co.uk

Regions covered: UK and Ireland

About Careline365

We are a privately run telecare service, operating across the UK & Ireland. Providing alarm equipment as well as monitoring through our own in-house Alarm Response Centre to currently over 41,000 users. Mainly to private individuals but also includes sheltered schemes, housing associations, charities, and local authorities with whom we have partnerships to provide the telecare equipment and monitoring. We have capacity to install and/or migrate existing systems swiftly and efficiently using the latest technology on the market. With no fixed affiliation to one technology provider, we can source the best products that meets the needs of the end user. We offer fast and free next day service. We operate on a 7 day basis and that includes our customer support team as well as warehouse and dispatch.

  • Fully TSA accredited.
  • Member of Future50
  • Winner ‘Lean Startup’ Start Up Awards 2016
  • Bronze Carbon Charter Award 2017
  • Family Business of the Year EoE FSB Awards 2018

Robinson & Hall LLP

Chartered Surveyors & Historic Building Property Consultants

Contact Details
Robert Franklin
Chartered Building Surveyor

Unit 1 Highfield Park, Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7TA
T: 01234 362917
M: 07976 256586
E: rjf@robinsonandhall.co.uk
W: robinsonandhall.co.uk

Region/s covered: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

About Robinson & Hall LLP

  • Robinson & Hall are a leading regional firm of Chartered Surveyors. Founded in 1882, we have developed into a modern multi-disciplinary practice offering a comprehensive range of services.
  • We have been fortunate to have refurbished and preserved some of the region’s most precious heritage properties. From the outset, we remain realistic in assessing the proposals and advise clients on how best to maintain historic structures and ensure their assets are preserved for many years to come.
  • As well as having experience of many listed properties and buildings in conservation areas, we also have a great deal of knowledge with modern construction. We also like to promote renewable technology wherever possible and encourage the use of innovative technology whenever the opportunity arises.
  • We regularly carry out annual maintenance inspections to highlight any necessary reactive works and to help organisations plan and budget for future building works (quinquennial surveys).
  • Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Integral Safety Ltd

Health and Safety Consultancy and Trainer

Contact details
John Lewis
Managing Director | Consultant

53 John Cooper Way, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4AP
T:           01530 382 150
M:         07554 917 949
E:           info@integralsafetyltd.co.uk

www.integralsafetyltd.co.uk

Regions covered: East and West Midlands (On Site). UK Wide (Digital / Remote Working).

About Integral Safety Limited

Approximately 15 years experience working with social housing and Almshouse associations. In that time, we have amassed a wealth of sector relevant experience including:

  • Policy creation, review and administration.
  • Creating risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
  • Undertaking CoSHH assessments and advising staff and management.
  • Assisting with regulatory compliance including electricity, fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, LOLER, PUWER and others.
  • Accident / incident investigations.
  • Staff training at all levels.
  • Overseeing new build construction and advising you (usually the client under CDM regulations) of any issues, concerns and requirements of the build.
  • Acting as your Health and Safety competent person.

We have worked with, deMontfort Housing Association, Waterloo Housing Association, Eastern Shires Housing Association, Midlands Rural Housing, East Midlands Housing (emh group) and Wyggestons.

The works undertaken above have included asset management, compliance and Health and Safety.

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

*** Integral Safety Limited is offering a 10% discount on services to Almshouse Association members ***

Millard Consultants

Consultants – Clerkship Advice and Consultancy

Contact Details
Jennifer Millard
Almshouse Property and Land Owning Charity Consultant/Chartered Surveyor/Director

The Beeches, 79 Ely Road, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SN

M: 07851 153016
T: 01353 699403
E: info@millardconsultants.com

www.Millardconsultants.com 

Areas covered: Country wide

About Millard Consultants

Millard Consultants is an Almshouse, Land and Property-Owning charity specialist.

As chartered surveyors with over 20 years estate management experience, we are able to offer a range of services from clerkship to part-time chief executive officer roles, servicing local and national charities on either a retained or locum basis.

In addition, we also offer a consultancy service and have recently worked alongside almshouse charities assisting with projects linked to weekly maintenance contribution increases, collaboration projects with third parties, strategic planning, fundraising and the building of new almshouses.

Well-connected, we are able to signpost to a range of specialists with the experience required for a range of projects, ensuring continued positive forward momentum.

We aim to enhance the trustee experience, deliver maximum impact for beneficiaries and reduce risk for all parties. We are experienced trustees, DBS checked, insured, registered with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and remain mindful of reducing our environmental impact.

Fifield Glyn Building Surveyor and Property Management

Building Surveyor | Project Manager | Development & Managing Agent

Contact details
Edward Fifield
Company Secretary

LONDON ADDRESS: 11 St George Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2FD
CHESHIRE ADDRESS: No. 1 Royal Mews, Gadbrook Park, Cheshire CW9 7UD

T: 0207 629 6457
E: edward.fifield@fifieldglyn.com
W: www.fifieldglyn.com

Regions covered:  Greater London, South East, North West, North Wales, West Midlands

About Fifield Glyn
Fifield Glyn are a firm of Chartered Surveyors and Residential Block Managers.  We have offices in London, Manchester and Cheshire. Our principles services are as follows:

  • Property Management (rent collection, repairs, insurance, out of hours service, dealing with applicants etc.)
  • Building Services (project management, major works, refurbishments, annual inspections etc.)
  • Valuations (inc. Charities Act, SIPP, loan security etc.)
  • Dispute Resolution (compulsory purchase, party walls, 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act)
  • Leasehold Enfranchisement (1967 and 1993 Leasehold Reform Acts)
  • Lettings & Sales (commercial and development sites)
  • We act for Almshouse Trusts and specialist small Housing Associations and Charities