Donating, sponsoring, or just getting stuck in. At Gepp Solicitors, we support national and local charities in all kinds of ways.
We have been part of the local community for over 250 years and the firm has a Corporate Social Responsibility team that are actively taking the lead in the firm on fundraising activities for local and national charities.
Here are a few things Gepp Solicitors have been involved with over the years:
Alzheimer’s Society
The Chelmsford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society was our chosen charity 2020 – 2022. The charity provides information and support, improves care, funds research, and creates lasting change for people affected by dementia, particularly in the local Chelmsford area
CHESS
Churches Homeless Emergency Support Scheme) was the charity chosen by Gepp Solicitors staff for two years in a row. CHESS provide much needed support to the homeless people of Chelmsford. In addition to funds raised during the firm’s monthly dress down Friday, various fundraising events were held during the year to support this great cause.
MIND
MIND (South East Essex and Central Essex) was the Partners chosen charity for 2019. MIND supports mental health awareness in the workplace as well as the local community. In addition to funds raised during Gepp Solicitors monthly dress down Friday, various fundraising events were held during the year to support this great cause.
Columbus School & College
Gepp Solicitors sponsor the Columbus ‘C Festival’, an annual event bringing parents and disabled children together for a fun day of music and laughter. We have previously chosen Columbus as our Charity of the Year providing much needed support and funds for this fantastic facility.
Farliegh Hospice
Each year the firm takes part in the Farleigh Hospice Will Week where the Private Client team prepare Wills for a certain number of clients for a donation to Farleigh Hospice.
Armed Forces Week
In 2019 the partners and staff chose to support the Armed Forces week in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association). Gepps staff held a charity bake/coffee morning which raised over £250.
Eastern Legal Support Trust (ELST)
The ELST raises funds and awareness for the most vulnerable members of society who are unable to afford legal support. Funds are distributed to organisations that support those who need legal advice and assistance, giving them access to justice. Gepp Solicitors have proudly raised funds for the ELST by taking part in the Great Legal Bake as well as the Chelmsford Legal Walk.
Colour Run
In support of Headway Essex, who provide brain injury and support, Partners and Fee Earners from Gepp Solicitors took part in the Colchester Colour 5K, a fun run with a difference…every kilometre runners passed through a colour zone, showering them in colour powder.
Mencap
We support this inspiring charity by delivering talks to help parents and carers consider future options for their family
Every Child Online
We donate IT equipment to Every Child Online, an ambitious start-up charity whose goal is to help close the digital divide and play a significant role in ending digital poverty.
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