The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) makes big changes to the laws that regulate short-term residential lettings in England. For the most part, the changes are designed to increase protections for tenants, and the government has said that many of the more significant reforms will take effect on 1 May 2026.
How should we view our church building? In this article, Steve Wright our Head of Property asks if we might see our church building as our family home?
The Charity Commission. Employment law. Property Regulations. Data Protection. Sometimes complying with the law can seem complicated and burdensome to churches. Which policies and procedures do churches legally need? We’re here to help. We at Edward Connor Solicitors understand that churches want to be legally compliant as part of their service to Jesus and we … Read more …
Charities must comply with certain legal requirements before they ‘dispose’ of land they own (whether that be selling, transferring, or leasing land). It is therefore important that churches and other Christian charities know their obligations. The Charities Act 2022 As we have reported on in an earlier article, the Charities Act 2022 introduces a raft … Read more …
Until now protective security at UK venues has been entirely voluntary. ‘Martyn’s Law’ will change this, bringing in legal requirements for many venues – including churches – to ensure public safety on their premises.
Your church building is a great asset and a valuable resource. It enables your church family to meet on Sundays and other groups to meet in the week. It may be a means of reaching out to your community and caring for those in need. Sometimes, a church building can be used to generate income … Read more …
NB: We are in the process of reviewing the contents of this article in the light of the changes recently introduced to the Charities Act. As Christians we are called to serve God in all we do. Part of this is stewarding our resources well. What do you need to think about when your church … Read more …
NB: We are in the process of reviewing the contents of this article in the light of the changes recently introduced to the Charities Act. Please note in this article we assume that all churches or organisations are charities and therefore need to comply with charity law. There are many different reasons why you … Read more …
NB: We are in the process of reviewing the contents of this article in the light of the changes recently introduced to the Charities Act. Please note in this article we assume that all churches or organisations are charities and therefore need to comply with charity law. A building project can be an exciting … Read more …
NB: We are in the process of reviewing the contents of this article in the light of the changes recently introduced to the Charities Act. A charity’s property is a great resource and a gift from God. You may be approached by someone from your community who would like to hire your property for … Read more …
