Specific need
Trust seeks legal support to create a 7-year sublease for community building
Location
South East
Organisation
Sunlight Development Trust
Reference No.
25 687
What do they need help with?
Sunlight Development Trust, based in the heart of Gillingham, is seeking pro bono legal advice to support the creation of a 7-year sublease agreement for part of its community premises. The organisation operates from the Sunlight Centre, a historic building repurposed 20 years ago to serve local people through inclusive, accessible services. Originally saved from demolition by residents, the building is now a vital community asset.
The Trust is open 365 days a year, providing services until 11pm to support the physical and mental health of people across Medway. This area is ranked as the 4th most deprived in the UK and records the highest population and incidence of domestic abuse in the region. Sunlight’s work aims to directly address these inequalities by offering a wide range of support services for people of all ages and backgrounds.
To support its ongoing operations and partnership work, the Trust now requires expert legal advice to draft and formalise a 7-year sublease agreement. This will help secure tenure arrangements that enable service delivery to continue safely and smoothly, while also ensuring the legal documentation complies with regulatory standards and supports long-term sustainability.
Timeline
As soon as possible
About the organisation
Sunlight Development Trust is a community-rooted charity based in Medway, Kent, working to reduce health inequalities through accessible, inclusive support. Founded two decades ago by local residents, the charity transformed the former Sunlight Laundry building into a vibrant community centre. Today, it is open 365 days a year and offers services well into the evening—ensuring help is available when people need it most.
The Trust addresses urgent local needs in one of the UK’s most deprived regions, where issues such as poor health, domestic abuse, and social isolation are common. Their work spans physical and mental health services, community outreach, and support that helps residents build resilience and access opportunities for change.