Committed to Preserving Britain’s Heritage
We understand the pressures that fall on Charities, Trustees, Dioceses in the current climate to fulfil their responsibilities and retain their bespoke property and landed assets
SHL fills an urgent need in sectors critically underserved by existing consultancies for organisations that lack the capability and capacity to ensure a lasting legacy for bespoke, complex, Listed heritage portfolios
Cross-cutting Client Concerns
Rising asset and estate costs with uncertain investment outlook
Pressurised margins and reducing grant income
Eroding mission delivery capability - “do more with less”
Increasing government scrutiny with opaque decision making
Falling behind due to technological change with unoptimised operations
Our Service Offerings
SHL helps organisations secure funding, navigate approvals and deliver complex projects. From funding body approvals to business cases, capital projects and long-term estate strategies; we combine strategic advice, multidisciplinary expertise and hands-on delivery to turn ambitious ideas into sustainable outcomes.
From assessment to Board-ready presentation in 30 days: Advising custodians of historic buildings and estates to secure funding, approvals and sustainable futures
End-to-end solutions from design and development to JV, sale or management: Ensuring owners and developers maximise the value and long-term viability of assets
Meet the Team
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Chirag Patel
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chirag has 20 years of experience in programme delivery, freehold and leasehold acquisitions, planning, construction and disposals. He founded SHL to bridge commercial property and ethical outcomes.

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Mark Peppin
STRATEGY, CONSULTING, RISK
Mark brings 15 years of experience as a top-tier strategist and adviser in global banking. His insight and rigour are fundamental in delivering robust analysis, risk management and delivery to our clients.

How We Do Business
Understanding
Address your bespoke concerns across financials, regulations and complex stakeholders
Accountability
Uphold Trustee and investor responsibilities and mission whilst optimising asset returns
Acumen
Provide options on how to monetise your unique assets to ensure they endure to the next generation
Stewardship
Commit to long-term partnerships that deliver demonstrable social impact and community benefit
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