Faith buildings continue to play a vital role at the heart of communities across the UK. However, managing and maintaining these properties is becoming increasingly complex for many faith organisations and charities. In February 2026, CAF Bank and the Ethical Property Foundation brought together faith leaders and specialists in legal, property, insurance and energy management
The Ethical Property Foundation has published its 2026 Charity Property Briefing, now available on our website. Overview of the briefing The briefing sets out the current property landscape for UK charities and voluntary organisations. It draws on client experience across the sector. It also uses analysis from our Learning Partner Utility Aid. As a result,
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Free seminar Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ Refreshments: Includes a food and drinks reception. Chair: Antonia Swinson CEO Ethical Property Foundation. The UK’s voluntary sector is on the move, with thousands of charities looking to sell up, give up
Free seminar Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ Refreshments: Includes a food and drinks reception. Chair: Antonia Swinson CEO Ethical Property Foundation. If your charity is a trust, an unincorporated association, or a Charity Commission scheme, it is classed as
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Free seminar Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ Refreshments: Includes a food and drinks reception, giving you time to connect with other club representatives and charity leaders. The voluntary sector is facing a flood of new rules—from fundraising, employment
This week marks Pro Bono Week, celebrating the vital contribution of professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to support charities and social causes across the UK. Our CEO, Antonia Swinson, spoke with Womble Bond Dickinson about the impact of pro bono property advice, from helping protect charity buildings to ensuring organisations have the confidence
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Hosts Antonia Swinson, CEO, Ethical Property Foundation and Clare Garbett, Senior Associate, Russell-Cooke Solicitors. Since COVID, many charities have found themselves with extra space and have become landlords – sometimes by accident! But what could go wrong? In this discussion, we explore the key questions every charity should ask before letting out space. Key Topics:
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Hosts Antonia Swinson, CEO, Ethical Property Foundation and Clare Garbett, Senior Associate, Russell-Cooke Solicitors discuss how charities can effectively work with solicitors to manage their property. Key topics: Client preferences: What kind of clients do solicitors prefer to work with? Upfront information: Essential details charities should provide to reduce costs. Solicitor fees: Understanding solicitor fees
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Hosts Simon Taylor, Head of Property Services, Ethical Property Foundation and Sue Boyall, Partner, Excello Law discuss the complexities of break clauses and your rights as a tenant. Key topics: • Break clauses and knowing your rights: Understand what break clauses are, how they work, and what your rights are when invoking them. • Lease termination:
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm The events of the last 18 months have forced many charities to fundamentally rethink their relationship with property and how they deliver services. As we move into the post pandemic phase of COVID, whilst some more traditional working practices are likely to return
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