Key Achievements
Enhanced Security
Prevented further vandalism or damage without the need for additional security measures.
Maintained Building Condition
Prevented further deterioration and returned the property in good condition after the 4-year occupation.
Cost Savings
Thousands of staff hours saved as we took over inspections, compliance, and call-outs.
Social Responsibility
Affordable housing created for key workers, delivering measurable community benefits.
The Property
A consecrated church building located in the centre of a major regeneration area within a socially deprived suburb of Liverpool.
The church sat on a large plot as the sole remaining structure, awaiting redevelopment and requiring sensitive management to protect both its physical condition and religious status during the interim period.
The Challenges
- Vacant and exposed asset – As the only remaining building on the site, the church was vulnerable to vandalism, squatting, and antisocial behaviour.
- Sensitive building status – The property’s consecrated nature required all interventions to be respectful, non-intrusive, and fully reversible.
- Habitation constraints – The building was not immediately suitable for occupation, requiring careful adaptation to enable safe, compliant guardian use.
- Security and cost pressures – Ongoing security risks and liability for council tax and utilities needed to be mitigated while the site awaited redevelopment.
Our Solutions
We delivered a tailored guardianship and property management approach:
- Strategic advice provided to plan occupation and protect the building.
- Installation of a temporary, fully reversible shower unit to make the property habitable.
- Recruitment and placement of two vetted Property Guardians, each occupying a separate section of the church.
- Full compliance with Ad Hoc protocols and respect for the church’s consecrated status.
- Regular site inspections to monitor Guardian activity and maintain the building’s condition.
- Continuous on-site presence to deter antisocial behaviour and safeguard the asset.
”Ad Hoc have provided an excellent service in providing Guardians in our empty and often vulnerable Churches and Vicarages. They have proved to be very professional in their attitude and we anticipate using their services for the foreseeable future.
Property Manager
Why Ad Hoc?
We are the trusted name in protecting vacant properties across the UK and Europe.
With over 35 years of experience, we are on a mission to bring empty buildings back into use and communities back to life.
Tailored Solutions
Looking for the right solution for your vacant property? We provide options such as Residential Guardianship, Workspace Occupation, Charity Occupation and Property Security to keep your building protected and in use.
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