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Wrigleys Solicitors: expert legal advice for almshouse charities

At Wrigleys Solicitors, we specialise in providing comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of almshouse charities.

Our Services

Our experienced team offers guidance on:

  • Charity and equality law: We provide expert advice on charity law, ensuring your almshouse complies with all relevant legislation. We also offer guidance on equality law to help you create an inclusive and fair environment for all residents.

  • Governance: Our team assists with the development and implementation of effective governance structures, helping you establish clear roles and responsibilities for trustees and staff.

  • Trustee duties: We offer training and support for trustees, ensuring they understand their legal obligations and can effectively oversee the management of the almshouse.

  • Regulatory compliance: We help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring your almshouse meets all necessary requirements set by the Charity Commission, the ICO (regarding data protection matters) and other regulatory bodies.

  • Contracts and licences: Our solicitors draft and review contracts and licences, protecting your interests and ensuring all agreements are legally sound.

  • Incorporations and mergers: We provide guidance on the incorporation process and assist with mergers, helping you expand and strengthen your almshouse organisation.

  • Property matters: Our team offers expert advice on property management, including licences, leases, acquisitions, disposals, and maintenance, ensuring your almshouse properties are well-managed and legally compliant.

We help ensure your almshouse operates within the law and regulation, allowing you to focus on providing safe and supportive housing to those in need.

Why Choose Wrigleys Solicitors?

With years of experience working with almshouse charities, we have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face.

We are a member of the Almshouse Association's panel of consultants and contribute to their publications and speak at Almshouse Association events.

Contact Us

For further information please contact Joanna Blackman.

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'Jo Blackman is always a pleasure to deal with and she identifies with our issues as if they were her own. There is a very human touch to everything that Wrigleys do.'

Legal 500 (2026)


‘The team consistently delivers responsive and bespoke legal services, characterised by clear, professional communication and a strong focus on achieving practical outcomes for clients.’ 

Chambers and Partners (2026)

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