Trusted legal partners for faith-based communities, dioceses and charities
At Wrigleys Solicitors, we partner with faith-based organisations, dioceses and charities to provide clear, practical legal advice. With extensive experience supporting Church of England and Roman Catholic dioceses, religious orders and faith-based charities, our team helps clients meet their civil law duties so they can focus on their mission with confidence.‘
| For us, the practice's wide experience of working with religious communities is key. The team members understand our way of life and what issues are important to us.' (Legal 500 2025) |
Why choose Wrigleys Faith Team for your legal requirements?
Whether you are a Christian institution (be that an Anglican or Catholic Diocese, a PCC, Cathedral, Religious Order or an independent church); from a Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim or Sikh community; or a charity inspired by faith, we understand the unique challenges you face.
Our priority is to work in partnership with our clients to understand the cultural and spiritual framework in which our advice sits, taking time to apply the civil law alongside ecclesiastical and religious laws and customs.
| 'The relationship with the client is personal. The solicitors listen to our needs; take time to understand our situation and give us the help and advice we need that fits our situation.' (Legal 500 2026) |
How can we help your faith organisation?
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Proactive Legal Advice: As trusted advisers, we help identify legal issues early and address them proactively.
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Property Transactions: We assist with buying, selling and leasing land, ensuring compliance with charity-specific requirements, and acting in the best interests of your charity. Please visit our Faith Property page for more information about our work specific to religious properties.
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Charity Law Compliance: Our team delivers bespoke trustee training, manages Charity Commission consents, serious incident reports and resolves issues arising from inquiries.
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The wider legal landscape: our large team has a wealth of experience advising across areas of law that affect faith organisations, including employment, data protection and safeguarding matters.
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Cross-border matters: we work with religious organisations operating internationally.
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Structural Change and Reorganisation: We guide clients through governance reviews, mergers or, where necessary, the orderly closure of a charity.
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Support for Enclosed Communities: We support non-charitable enclosed communities with governance structures and trust law issues.
Professional experience delivered with authenticity
Our commitment to faith-based organisations is both professional and personal. Many team members belong to the Ecclesiastical Law Society, the Charity Law Association and the Charities’ Property Association, ensuring we stay informed on sector-specific issues. The firm is also a member of the Association of Provincial Bursars and supports several faith-based conferences and events.
Elizabeth Wilson, head of our faith team, served as Chair of the Ecclesiastical Law Society (2021–2024). We regularly contribute to publications, host seminars and conferences, including our Religious Life Forum.
Many of our team are active members of their own churches and serve on charity trustee boards and Parochial Church Councils in their spare time.
| ‘They…generate a sense of being truly interested in what we are aiming to achieve and of working with us rather than just for us, displaying endless patience and thoroughness in dealing with all the complexities of our project and with our questions along the way.’ (Legal 500 2025) |
Partner with Wrigleys Solicitors
At Wrigleys Solicitors LLP, we strive to become partners in your mission. If you are seeking expert, compassionate support for your faith organisation, we would be delighted to work with you.
Please Contact us to discover how we can help.
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