Bristol’s only adult hospice, St Peter’s, has been chosen by the city office of national law firm Bond Dickinson as its chosen charity for the next two years.
Bond Dickinson has pledged its support to the hospice, which cares for 2,000 patients a year, through a range of charitable and fundraising activities including sporting events, dress down days, cake sales, quizzes, fayres and payroll giving.
Bond Dickinson is already heavily involved in supporting Bristol charities including Bristol Sport Community Foundation, Survive and Ronald MacDonald House – its previous office charity for which it raised around £15,000 during its partnership.
The firm is now aiming to replicate that success for St Peter’s Hospice. The office also supports other organisations including Oasis Brightstowe academy in Shirehampton, where it runs a successful mentoring programme.
Bond Dickinson partner Jonathan Bower said: “The work that St Peter’s Hospice does to care for patients and their families is truly inspiring and we’re delighted to be supporting them.
“The hospice has a strong personal resonance for our firm as our colleague Robert Pope received care at there before sadly passing away last year.
“The whole Bristol team is looking forward to engaging in the many activities planned this year in memory of Robert and in aid of St Peter’s Hospice.
“It takes £19,000 a day to run the hospice – a huge amount that is vital so the charity can continue to deliver essential care to patients and their families. We strongly believe that successful businesses have a responsibility to support their local communities and that is why we want to show our support for the hospice and the all-important work it delivers to our community every day as well as a thank you for the care Robert and his family received.”
St Peter’s Hospice corporate fundraiser Edd Smith added: “We are delighted to have been named as Bond Dickinson’s charity partners for the next two years. Support from local businesses is vital for us to continue caring for patients and their families, both at the hospice and in the community.
“We’re very much looking forward to working with Bond Dickinson and excited to see what great fundraising ideas they have in store. We’re grateful for the support.”
Bond Dickinson employs more than 250 people in Bristol, providing legal services across a range of sectors including financial institutions, insurance, retail, energy, transport, manufacturing, real estate, and private wealth.
Pictured, from left: St Peter’s Hospice corporate fundraisers Edd Smith and Lara Ellis, with Bond Dickinson partner Jonathan Bower and sector manager Kaye Cousins
