Ethical Property Foundation

Who we are

The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity serving the UK voluntary sector.

We provide free, expert services across England and Wales thousands of charities every year, both directly and to online visitors to our website. 

• Property guidance
• Webinars
• Online educational resources
• Affordable consultancy services

The referral partner to the Charity Commission for land and property advice since 2015 - we have supported many thousands of voluntary  organisations to resolve property issues:

• Negotiating leases
• Exiting a property
• Disputes
• Lease repairing obligations
• Building maintenance 

Our online resources include:

• Ask a Property Expert
• Weston Property Manual (nominated for two charity awards)
• Property FAQs

We work hand in hand with voluntary organisations offering affordable consultancy services:

• Lease reviews
• Exiting a charity property successfully
• Property strategies
• Property condition report
• Property options report

We deliver our work with a small in–house team, senior Associates and a Register of experienced property professionals, solicitors and surveyors who provide support on a pro bono or discounted fee basis.

Our culture and values

Core Belief

Well managed property is vital for an effective resilient voluntary sector.

Culture

We strive to be ethical, innovative, accountable, authoritative, and trustworthy.

Our working methods are collaborative, practical, and plain speaking.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Our Equal Opportunities Policy is set out in our team handbook given to all staff, volunteers, and contractors. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (‘Protected Characteristics’).  The policy of EPF is that in the recruitment of staff, the only consideration must be that the individual meets the requirements of the post.  EPF is committed to providing a working environment in which the rights and dignity of all its employees are respected.