Advisory Committee on Property

The Advisory Committee on Property (A.C.P.), a sub committee of the Quaker Finance & Property Central Committee, acts as the central advisory body to Area Meetings and other owning bodies within Britain Yearly Meeting relating to meeting houses and other property used for the purposes of the Society (including burial grounds and trust property). It is charged with gathering together the knowledge and experience of Friends in relation to their ownership and use of property and to ease the task of keeping such property in good order so it may be used as an asset to further the life and work of the Society in Britain.

The ACP will advise on property matters relating to redundancy, demolition, sale, lease, purchase, alteration, extension, historic buildings, repair maintenance of existing buildings and new building. Advice can be given on matters relating to any proposed development which could affect the setting of a meeting house or other building. Additionally assistance can be given to obtain the full value of property leased or sold, for the benefit of future generations. The ultimate decision on any of these matters listed will rest with the owning body.

The ACP is responsible for the continued updating and publication of the 'Meeting Houses Handbook'.

The ACP consists of six to nine Friends with professional or technical experience and knowledge of building and property, as well as commitment to the Society of Friends.  The Committee normally meets four times a year and co-ordinates its meetings with those of the Meeting Houses Fund Committee.