The Ethical Property Foundation (EPF) is pleased to continue our 2026 webinar series. Do charities need property? As the UK’s leading property advice charity for the voluntary sector, we offer this free webinar to help charities and voluntary organisations make informed decisions about property.
In particular, this practical and reflective session will support you to think carefully about the role property plays in your work. It will also help you decide whether having premises genuinely adds value to your mission.
What you’ll learn about charity property decisions
Our experienced Associate Property Advisers will guide you through the key questions every charity should ask before committing to premises. This session will help you:
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Decide if you actually need property – and explore realistic alternatives
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Understand the role property plays in your organisation – operationally and strategically.
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Weigh costs versus benefits – including financial, legal, and staffing implications.
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Assess mission alignment – does the property genuinely support your purpose?
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Evaluate long-term value – flexibility, future needs, and exit options.
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Avoid common pitfalls – such as overcommitment and taking on unnecessary risk.
This session complements our wider resources in the Weston Property Manual.
Exclusive resources
After the session, you’ll receive a helpful information pack. You’ll also be able to access free follow-up advice through our Ask a Property Expert service.
Why attend?
Many charities take on property without fully understanding the long-term consequences. This session provides a structured framework to help you think strategically, challenge assumptions, and make confident, evidence-based decisions about occupying space.
The Ethical Property Foundation has been supporting the UK voluntary sector since 2003. As the sole referral partner to the Charity Commission for land and property advice, we are committed to helping charities avoid costly mistakes and make property work for their mission.