Learn all the legal, management, and practical tips to move your charity premises smoothly and stress-free!

Moving Charity Premises Successfully

The UK’s voluntary sector is on the move, with thousands of charities looking to sell up, give up leases, and relocate to smaller, larger, better premises for their charity. It is a minefield for expensive mistakes. In this live seminar, you will learn the best way to move successfully, the legal issues to consider and how to involve your whole community positively the process. Clare Garbett, a Legal Director in Russell Cooke’s charity property team will be joined by the Ethical Property Foundation’s Mark Tanton Head of Property Consultancy and Associate Property Adviser Virginia Masters.

We hope that you will join us for expert insights and an opportunity to ask questions and share stories network with your peers.

• Plan an effective premises brief to save time and money
• Manage the process of change: involving trustees, volunteers, staff & clients
• Avoid mistakes when defining property needs: must-haves and nice-to-haves
• Find suitable properties within your budget
• Understand the role of surveyors and legal professionals in the search process
• Understand what to look for during site visits to assess a premises’ suitability
• Understand the legal points to consider in leaving your existing premises and taking on new premises
• Question landlords and agents: common red flags to watch for
• Understand what tenants can legally ask for and landlords’ responsibilities
• Understand costs beyond rent: maintenance, VAT, service charges
• Prepare key legal and financial checks before signing

Chair: Antonia Swinson CEO Ethical Property Foundation.

With a live audience, great food, and wine, with lots of time to ask questions, this promises to be a fun, enjoyable evening.

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