Essex-based legal firm Palmers Solicitors has had another fantastic year supporting local charities.
This year, Palmers selected the Polly Parrot Appeal, part of Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, as its charity of the year.
The appeal is a fundraising effort that supports the children’s wards at Basildon Hospital, including the neonatal intensive care unit and the children’s oncology unit.
Since January, the Palmers team have taken part in numerous events and activities to raise money for the appeal.
In March, the firm donated more than £850 to the charity, with contributions collected through client feedback forms from each office.
In June, staff from the Rayleigh office set up a stand at the Rayleigh Trinity Fair to raise money, with activities that drew large crowds and created a wonderful atmosphere for families and local residents
Kimberley Portas-Bailey, Project Manager at Palmers, and colleagues recently visited Polly’s Pad at Basildon Hospital to present the support staff and Head of Fundraising with hampers and a £1,411 cheque.
“They were all extremely happy with the donations and asked us to pass on their thanks for this donation and for all of our support over the years,” said Kimberley.
“So, on behalf of Palmers, I want to send a massive thank you to everyone, staff, clients and members of the community, who have donated this year and taken part in our initiatives. The Polly Parrot Appeal is a wonderful cause and we couldn’t be prouder to support it.”
Palmers has supported the Polly Parrot Children’s Services since 2017, raising more than £15,000 through events such as dress-down days, abseils, carol concerts and festive light switch-ons.
Donations have helped fund sensory toys, games, calming spaces and technology like Accuvein machines, all designed to make hospital visits less stressful for children and their families.
The firm looks forward to more charitable events during the holiday season and encourages the community to join them in supporting local children’s services.