Our Charity Work
At JMW, we are dedicated to embedding corporate social responsibility (CSR) into every facet of our business operations. Charity work plays an important role in our CSR strategy and reflects our commitment to creating a positive impact through meaningful charitable activity. Through a wide range of charitable projects, fundraising initiatives and partnerships, we aim to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and local communities.
Our charity CSR initiatives involve more than financial support or one-off donations. They include volunteering, community projects, awareness-raising activities and sustainable relationships with charities and social enterprises across the UK. These efforts strengthen our community connections and reflect the values of giving, support and shared purpose that are central to our organisation.
As our CSR charity programmes continue to grow, we encourage employees, partners and colleagues across the firm to get involved. Working together allows us to raise money, provide resources, contribute skills and support charitable organisations in a practical, meaningful way, while reinforcing JMW’s commitment to responsible business practices.
What Charity Work Is Undertaken at JMW?
At JMW, charitable work is a dynamic and valued part of our culture. Our team is actively involved in raising funds for both local and national charities through a mix of charity projects, internal initiatives and community events. Each activity is designed to create a positive impact and strengthen our contribution to the charity sector.
Here are just some examples of the fundraising activities our team members at JMW have been involved with:
- Abseiling
- Bake sales
- Bike rides
- Raffles
- Climbing
- Creative classes, including card-making and flower arranging
- Ice bucket challenges
- Quizzes
- Legal walks
- Running, including the Great Manchester Run
- Skydives
- Static cycle challenges
- Zip slides
Alongside these fundraising efforts, volunteering is a cornerstone of our charity work. JMW offers employees two days of paid leave each year to undertake charitable or voluntary work, helping colleagues support organisations they care about and contribute directly to community wellbeing.
We also encourage partners and employees to take on school governorships, trusteeships, non-executive directorships and voluntary roles within charities and community projects. Several of our lawyers also provide pro-bono support to charitable organisations. In addition, we work with local schools, colleges and universities to offer work experience placements to young people aged 16 and above, supporting their education and future development.
At JMW, charity work is about making a meaningful and sustainable contribution. These activities support local communities, benefit vulnerable groups and contribute to a stronger society. This commitment to charitable giving and community support reflects our values and is an integral part of who we are.
The Charities We Support
We are proud to support a wide range of charities that share our values and our commitment to improving society. These initiatives span both local and national organisations across sectors including health, disability support, young people’s services, education and animal welfare.
Below is a selection of the charities we work with:
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital provides vital care and support to children and their families across the UK. JMW has supported the hospital through a range of charitable activities, including donating a bookshelf filled with books for young patients, supplying stationery such as pads and pencils, and taking part in charity events including fundraising lunches. These contributions help create a more welcoming environment for children during their time in hospital.
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, provides lifelong care for animals that cannot be rehomed due to age or illness. JMW volunteers have supported the sanctuary through kennel cleaning, dog walking and team-based activities.
Child Brain Injury Trust
The Child Brain Injury Trust is the leading voluntary sector organisation supporting children and families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury across the UK. JMW has partnered with the charity through fundraising events including:
- Annual golf days
- Annual giving lunches
- Raffles and auctions
- Supporting CBIT events such as GloWeek, the annual sports day and AGloha fundraising activities
Learn more about our relationship with the Child Brain Injury Trust.
Euston Foodbank
Euston Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by the Trussell Trust. It plays a key role in providing emergency food supplies and support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Teams from our London office volunteer at the foodbank, assisting with sorting, packing and distributing food parcels, as well as helping the organisation meet growing demand within the community.
Foundation 92
Foundation 92 is a Salford-based charity supporting young people and adults through sport, education and community projects. JMW volunteers assist with event organisation, including dementia walking sports sessions and local community activities.
Headway Central Lancashire
Headway Central Lancashire supports people who have experienced acquired brain injury or major trauma, as well as their families. JMW has supported the charity through fundraising activities such as:
- A comedy lunch.
- The Glitter Ball.
- Annual golf tournaments.
Learn more about how we work with Headway Central Lancashire.
Manchester Youth Zone
Manchester Youth Zone in Harpurhey provides a safe and supportive space for young people aged 8-19. JMW volunteers regularly assist with sessions and we donate seasonal gifts such as Easter eggs and Christmas presents.
Resurgo
Resurgo delivers coaching and employability support for young people facing barriers to education or employment. JMW’s London team takes part in mentoring sessions with students, supporting their progression and confidence.
Salford Foundation
Salford Foundation works with young people and adults to create opportunities for better futures. JMW supports their work by arranging visits for high school students to our offices to learn more about careers and professional environments.
Sunnyside Rural Trust
Sunnyside Rural Trust is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities through training, horticultural projects and work-based activities. Volunteers from JMW’s London team regularly assist with practical tasks on-site, contributing to the trust’s community programmes and supporting the charity’s mission to help people build confidence, skills and independence.
Walworth Golden Oldies
Walworth Golden Oldies is a dementia support centre in London that provides companionship, activities and practical assistance for older people living with dementia. JMW contributes through regular donations and by sending volunteers from our London team to support the centre’s day-to-day activities.
We Love MCR
We Love MCR is Manchester’s grant-giving charity, supporting young people and community groups across the city. Our fundraising efforts - including bake sales, raffles, quizzes and participation in national events - helped raise £12,000 for the charity in 2023.
Wood Street Mission
Wood Street Mission supports children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford. Through the Spinningfields Business Group, chaired by Thomas Pearson of our real estate commercial team, we continue to support the charity. JMW regularly donates essential supplies including clothing, school uniforms, books, toys, toiletries and Christmas gifts. Staff volunteers also help sort donations at the charity’s site.
We regularly donate much-needed supplies, such as clothing, school uniforms, books, toys, toiletries and Christmas gifts. Employees have also volunteered to help sort through the donations the charity receives.
Our Charity Partnerships
In addition to our philanthropic work, we have also established collaborative partnerships with several UK charities to assist them with their incredible work, and to provide legal services for the families they support:
Back Up Trust
The Back Up Trust is a charity that supports people with spinal cord injuries, providing training, mentoring, employment support and life-skills development. JMW is proud to act as a premium corporate partner to Back Up, helping ensure that individuals affected by spinal cord injury have access not only to legal support, but to the full range of specialist services offered by the charity.
Learn more about our partnership with Back Up.
bibic
bibic is a national charity that supports children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions, helping them develop practical skills and strategies to improve their daily lives. As a corporate supporter, JMW contributes to bibic’s ongoing work by helping raise awareness of the challenges faced by the families they assist, and by strengthening the charity’s ability to deliver specialist therapeutic support across the UK.
Learn more about our partnership with bibic.
Brainwave
Brainwave is a UK-wide charity dedicated to empowering children with disabilities through specialist therapy programmes, helping improve mobility, communication and learning skills. JMW supports Brainwave through our partnership, helping connect families to essential therapy services while offering tailored legal advice for children and families navigating complex health and injury-related issues.
Natalie Kate Moss Trust (NKMT)
The Natalie Kate Moss Trust is a charity devoted to preventing brain haemorrhages and funding research into treatment outcomes. JMW has established a partnership with NKMT through our clinical negligence team, providing legal advice for individuals and families affected by brain injuries.
Learn more about our partnership with NKMT.
Peeps
Peeps is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting families affected by hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). The charity provides practical and emotional support, raises awareness of HIE, and connects families with essential resources throughout their journey. JMW supports Peeps through our medical negligence team, helping raise the profile of the charity’s work while offering legal guidance to families who may need specialist advice following an HIE diagnosis.
Learn more about our partnership with Peeps.
Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)
The Spinal Injuries Association is the leading national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries. SIA provides vital services including advocacy, clinical support, peer mentoring and guidance for individuals and families adjusting to life after injury. JMW works in partnership with SIA to ensure that people affected by spinal cord injury have access to specialist legal advice alongside the charity’s wider support network.
Learn more about our partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association.
Find Out More
If you would like to read more about our wider CSR commitments and the work we carry out across the firm, you can visit our main Corporate Social Responsibility page. You can also learn more about JMW and our culture by visiting our About Us page. For details of our professional recognition, you can view our Awards, Accreditations and Certifications.