Corporate supporters Spotlight: Polythene UK
This month we are focusing on one of Sobell’s great corporate supporters, Polythene UK.
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One 2,000 Brave The Cold To Run At Blenheim
Over 2,000 runners braved unseasonably cold conditions (in a big contrast to the heat last year) at Blenheim Palace for this year’s 7k fun run, sponsored by Freeths Solicitors.
Blenheim Staff Hand Over Giant Cheque to Cancer Charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £14,500 to Maggie’s Oxford cancer charity after a year-long fundraising initiative.
Law firm’s Secret Santa initiative gives children a christmas present this...
A Secret Santa scheme run by Oxford law firm Blake Morgan, in collaboration with Social Services and Children Heard and Seen, a charity providing support to children affected by parental imprisonment, has given over 700 disadvantaged children in the local area a Christmas present this year.
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Meet Dan Channer Managing Director of Finders Keepers who are supporting Sobell House as their Charity of the Year
John Lewis launches new fund for Oxford
At an event to celebrate #GivingTuesday last night, John Lewis Oxford’s Branch Manager Julie Blake announced the launch of the Westgate Fund.
Whitley Stimpson’s golf day raises cash for cancer charity
A golfing day organised by the Bicester office of Whitley Stimpson raised £1,000 for a charity that helps people suffering from and recovering from cancer.
Law Firm’s Secret Santa Plea to Help Children
Secret Santas from Oxford law firm Blake Morgan are calling on local businesses to support an appeal which will ensure children helped by social services receive at least one present this Christmas.
Caring today, tomorrow… and in the future
At Sobell House we focus on quality of life, respecting each person’s dignity and uniqueness. Our aim is to support people in living as well and as fully as possible in the time they have left.
How important is corporate social responsibility (CSR) at the MGroup?
The cynical may argue that getting involved in CSR and local community activities is driven by commercial reasons. In fact, we’ve always been keen to play our part as one of our core values from Partners across the business is care for colleagues, clients and our local area. We’re proud of the work we do, and it’s fun.
Local business choir performs in support of youngsters with autism
Employees of ten local businesses were trained to sing as a choir in a matter of hours, before performing in front of their colleagues and clients at a glittering dinner at Blenheim Palace. The event raised over £7,000 for a charity that uses orchestral music to engage children with autism.
Blake Morgan lawyers abseil London landmark for local charities
A team of 11 participants from the law firm Blake Morgan are gearing up to abseil down the AcelorMittal Orbit in London this Saturday (September 30).
Check with a cause before remembering it in your Will, law...
People who want to leave money to a good cause in their Will are being urged to check with their chosen charity first to make sure the gift can be used as they intended.