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Charity Property
Our specialist team of charity property lawyers are experts in giving clear and tailored advice to charities in connection with charity property issues.
We recognise that a charity’s property concerns are different to those of a business and we take the time to understand the needs of each individual charity’s requirements.
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Knowledgeable and tailored advice
Charities dealing with property and land are subject to a number of strict regulatory restrictions and legal requirements. Our specialist solicitors are well versed in the technical legal issues for charities involved in property transactions and we work with your charity to ensure that we provide a service that fits with your operational concerns and objectives.
We are able to provide a comprehensive service, in conjunction with other specialist teams at Ellisons. We act for a wide range of charitable bodies including RSL clients, in conjunction with our Social Housing specialist team, as well as smaller local charities.
Our specialist experience includes:
- Title matters – unravelling trust and title issues relating to charity property
- Charity land – land held by, or on trust for a charity, as well as any buildings/structures erected on the land
- Acquisitions and disposals – including advice on compliance with Charities Act procedural requirements
- Mortgages of charity land – including consideration of the trustees’ powers and compliance with statutory requirements
- Leases – whether this be taking on a new lease or assigning a lease and the relevant considerations applicable to charities in this context
- Charity Commission consent applications
INSIGHTS
Case Study
13th January 2026
Ellisons supports Morgan Marine Holdings Limited on acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited
Ellisons has advised Morgan Marine Holdings Limited in connection with its acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited, the parent company of
Case Study
5th January 2026
Ellisons advises on £2.5m acquisition of Mill Race Garden Centre
Ellisons has advised David Thompson, founder of the Willow Park Group, on the £2.5m acquisition of Mill Race Garden Centre
22nd December 2025
Ellisons advises on £1.92m Towns Fund-backed regeneration of The Baths in Ipswich
Ellisons has advised Brighten The Corners on a major regeneration project at The Baths in Ipswich, following the award of
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