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Property law specialists for the charity, social economy and ecclesiastical sectors

Wrigleys has a team of experienced property solicitors dedicated to serving charities, the social economy and faith organisations.

The firm has been recognised and recommended in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for our particular expertise in charity property, and can offer clear, tailored, expert advice based on many years’ experience.

Expert advice for charities and other not-for-profit organisations

We understand charities and their governance, and aim to use this knowledge to help each client achieve its own particular objectives.

The Charity Property team cover all aspects of property work including:

  • Acquisitions and disposals;
  • Funding agreements and mortgages;
  • Leases;
  • Development work including options and overage;
  • Community asset transfers;
  • Permanent endowment; and
  • Ecclesiastical property.

Examples of our work include:

  • A tripartite agreement relating to the development of agricultural land for an Oxbridge College.
  • The acquisition from the local authority and funded refurbishment of community buildings.
  • The property work related to the conversion of scores of schools to academy status.
  • The leasing, refurbishment and development of a major heritage site in the north west.
  • An option agreement relating to the potential residential development of land belonging to an unincorporated charity.

For further details about Wrigleys' wider property services, please see the Wrigleys' Property page

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Elizabeth Wilson

Direct Line: 0113 204 5721

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Leeds

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Tim Wrigley

Direct Line: 0113 204 5743

Partner
Leeds

Meet the team

25 Mar 2025
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Demystifying contractual terms for charities: understanding termination rights in charity contracts and avoiding the pitfalls

Explaining the pitfalls of contract termination for charities. The detail is important, and timing can be everything!

20 Mar 2025
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Understanding the Social Care 'Doom Loop': Insights from Social Care 360

The Social Care 360 report reveals a 'doom loop' in social care, with rising costs leading to fewer people receiving publicly funded long-term care.

18 Mar 2025
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Demystifying contractual terms for charities: Penalties

Encouraging contractual performance - the carrot or the stick? What are penalties and why are they problematic?