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
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
Contact Details
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
Nelsons provides specialist legal advice to the charity Boards of Trustees, ensuring compliance with charity law and best practice governance. Our work includes:
- Governance & Compliance: Advising on trustee obligations, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements under the Charities Act.
- Charity Commission Engagement: Supporting Boards with applications, reporting obligations, and resolving complex compliance issues.
- Policy Development: Assisting with updates to governing documents and internal policies to reflect legislative changes and sector standards.
- Resident-Related Matters: Providing guidance on sensitive issues such as setting aside appointments and safeguarding obligations for vulnerable residents.
- Strategic Support: Facilitating effective board decision-making and advising on risk management and ethical considerations.
Architect
Contact Details
Mr Simon J Potter RIBA
Architect/Director
Unit 2, Bewick House, Horsley Business Centre, Horsley, Northumberland NE15 0NY
T: 01661 853 345
E: architects@johnpotterarchitect.com
W: www.johnpotterarchitect.com
Region/s covered: UK wide
About John Potter Architect Limited
We provide architectural, building surveying and project management services to Trustees undertaking projects to both new and existing buildings, from inception to completion. We can assist in applications for grant funding by the preparation of initial schemes and costings. We also act as Principal Designers under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
Current projects of all sizes are located throughout the UK: we are presently extending and refurbishing a number of Almshouses and upgrading internal fittings including the provision of thermal insulation and new heating systems to reduce running costs and increase comfort for Residents.
We also specialise in re-roofing of both pitched and flat roofed properties. We can manage construction works on behalf of Trustees, and inspect building works to ensure satisfactory quality. When necessary, we also investigate building defects, and provide expert witness services to assist in the resolution of disputes with Contractors and/or architects.
Building Surveyor, Chartered Architectural Technologists
Contact Details
Louise Richardson
Practice Manager
51 Derwent Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2UY
T: 0121 471 1478
E: louise@timothyrichardson.co.uk
W: Quinquennialinspections.co.uk
Region/s covered: England and Wales
About Quinquennial Inspections Ltd
- Specialists in quinquennial inspections, also providing all kinds of building surveys
- dampness investigations
- defect reports
- schedules of work architectural services
- project management
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Legionella Risk Assessments
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments
- retrofit assessment and design.
CIAT-Accredited Conservationist so able to work on all grades of Listed Building and providing energy efficiency advice on historic buildings. Principal has 33 years experience of housing refurbishment and repair.
Also provide a full development and project management service from a project manager with 25 years experience working for an almshouse charity.
Solicitors
Contact Details
Nick Burrows
Solicitor/Partner
1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1DA
T: 0118 951 6851
E: nick.burrows@blandy.co.uk
W: www.blandy.co.uk
Region/s covered: UK wide
About Blandy & Blandy LLP
Blandy & Blandy LLP is one of the Thames Valley’s leading solicitors firms, with offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and London.
The firm is recognised and highly recommended in the UK’s leading guides to law firms, Chambers UK and The Legal 500.
With significant expertise and experience in advising national and local charities, Blandy & Blandy LLP continues to advise a number of almshouse charities on various matters across the board.
Chartered Architects and Historic Building Consultants
Contact Details
Steven Matthews
Director / Chartered Architect
Oak Tree Design Studio, Wolverton Road, Snitterfield, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0HB
T: 01789 730 346
M: 07974 916 579
E: steven@brownmatthews.co.uk
W: www.brownmatthews.co.uk
Region/s covered: UK wide
About Brown Matthews Architects
- Restoration of historic buildings
- Quinquennial inspection surveys
- Feasibility studies
- Planning & listed building applications
- Project Management
- New almshouse designs
- Sustainable/green design
- Alterations and extensions to existing almshouses
- Health and Safety CDM