Social responsibility

Benest & Syvret recognise the importance of contributing to our community we have developed a diverse and comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility programme over the years that fulfils the firm's desire to be a responsible contributing member of society. We are continually seeking to build strong relationships with the local community and integrate social and environmental concerns in to our business operation.

Corporate Social Responsibility extends well beyond just writing a donation cheque to a charitable cause. We believe providing financial and physical support to the community through local involvement and corporate activities with community organisations, businesses and schools is an integral part of Benest & Syvret culture.

The firm is proud of the contribution made by employees with many staff making great personal contributions both in their own time and through work activities. The partners support all employees throughout the firm and aim to encourage and facilitate the growth and development of any projects. All contributions are designed to make a difference to people's lives.

Our approach is aimed at supporting a broad range of activities in areas such as pro bono assistance, sponsorship, education, the arts, charity and community work. Participation is both by individuals and as a firm and typical activities include:

  • Providing pro bono legal advice to charities and not for profit businesses.

  • Supporting initiatives aimed at assisting local businesses.

  • Volunteering in community projects.

  • Supporting and sponsoring community work by employees.

  • Sponsorship of the arts.

Over the years as a firm or through members of our team we have supported a number of community initiatives including:

Community

  • Member of Advocates/Solicitors Examination Board.

  • Deputy Chair Health & Safety Tribunal.

  • Member of the States Medical Tribunal Board (TBC by NSB).

  • Parent Governor at Victoria College/Victoria College Prep.

  • Treasurer of Chernobyl Childrens’ Childline.

  • Acting as Secretary of Jersey Family Law Association.

  • Speaking at JCG Languages and Careers Events.

  • Re-homing pets from the Animal Shelter.

  • Work experience to students interested in pursuing a career in law.

Pro bono work undertaken during 2011/2012

  • Legal advice and research for the Parish of Trinity.

  • Maison des Landes.

  • Jersey dDeaf Society.

  • Advice to the Jersey Cheshire Home.

  • Member of the free Legal Advice Scheme with Citizens Advice Bureau.

  • Provided advice to St Ouen’s Cricket Club.

  • Establishment and incorporation of Christian Charity Community Centre.

Sponsorship

  • Zannah Trust.

  • Itex Rotary Trust.

  • Jersey Cheshire Home.

  • Help a Jersey Child.

  • Jersey Christmas Appeal.

  • Red Cross Poppy Appeal.

  • Jersey International Motoring Festival 2010.

  • Jersey Construction Council Awards 2011.

  • Jersey Heritage (Major Pierson exhibition) 2012.

  • Fairtrade Jersey.

 

  • JECC Awards 2011 & JECC Debate 2012.

     

Fund-raising

  • Jersey Marathon.

  • Swimarathon.

  • Spinathon.

  • Dragonboat racing.

  • Cake Sales.

  • Charitable Football Tournaments such as Le Tournoi.

  • Race for Life.

  • Relay for Life.

  • Organised Charity Raffles.

  • Charity beach clean.

  • Think Pink Day.

We believe that our Corporate Social Responsibility programme reflects the identity and values of the firm and this ethos is embedded in every aspect of our work. By performing our duties ethically and endeavoring to improve people’s lives, we become a better business and better people.

We are looking forward to providing assistance and support to our chosen charity throughout the course of the year.

Benefitting Society