CSR and events news

When uniting the Minster offices into one Yorkshire site in 2018, colleagues from our York office joined our Wakefield colleagues under one roof. Minster was faced with the challenge of meeting the parking needs of an increased number of commuters with limited car parking space. With increased commuting from the workforce, Liftshare was introduced as…

Supporting our local community forms a key part of who we are at Minster, which is why we hosted our own Yellow Yorkshire Day to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent air ambulance charity which provides a life-saving rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across Yorkshire. Our…

Two of our colleagues have raised an impressive £4100 for Movember by taking part in the gruelling Ironman triathlon challenge in Hamburg, Germany. Marc Massey, Claims Manager, and Tom Giles, Trainee Solicitor, competed in Ironman to raise awareness for the Movember Foundation, a charity addressing some of the biggest health concerns that men face; prostate…

Recently our Minster Law colleagues organised a variety of fundraising activities in support of Headway’s Brain Injury Week. Activities included a talk from brain injury survivor, Shane Booth, a bake sale, static bike challenge, in-house training and a visit from Tobii Dynavox to show us their cutting-edge technology. Over the week the team managed to…

Sixteen A-Level Law students from Wakefield College recently spent a day at Minster’s office to learn firsthand how a law firm operates. The initiative forms part of Minster’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, which goal is to build skills in the local community. The strategy is designed for colleagues to volunteer their skills and knowledge to…

At Minster Law, we understand mental health is just as important as physical health, which is why we are dedicated to supporting our colleagues’ health and wellbeing. Last week we threw our support behind Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, hosted by the Mental Health Awareness Foundation. This year’s theme was body image, which can have…

Minster Law colleagues, and members of our CSR and social committees, Marc Massey and Thomas Giles have been practising ahead of their big charity fundraiser for the Movember foundation. Marc, an ambassador for the charity has worked with them for five years following his own battle with cancer. In preparation for completing the Ironman this…

Minster Law, the leading personal injury law firm based in Yorkshire, was shortlisted for the ‘Giving it back to charity’ award at the 2019 Customer Service Excellence Awards. Shirley Woolham, Chief Operating Officer said: “I am absolutely delighted that our charity work has received industry recognition. CSR is an integral part of our culture at…

It is important sport is accessible to every individual in the community regardless of physical ability. We’re proud to be sponsoring York Sharks, an all-inclusive club which brings together those who are able-bodied, physically impaired and individuals with learning disabilities to share a love of wheelchair basketball. York Sharks meet twice a week to bring…

Wakefield MP Mary Creagh has thrown her support behind our plans to sponsor a range of activities to build skills in the local community. We’re one of the UK’s top law firms and are one of Wakefield’s biggest employers. The 450-strong team help injured people get the help and compensation they need to get back…

(Left to Right): Alexandra Bastow (Minster Law Solicitors), Sue MacDonald (Auxiliary Nurse on the In-Patient Unit), Jackie Holmes (Staff Nurse – Support & Therapy Centre), Michael Crowther (Chief Executive of Kirkwood Hospice), Maxwell Wrate (Minster Law Solicitors). Members of Minster Law’s Make a Difference Committee, Alexandra Bastow and Maxwell Wrate, recently attended Kirkwood Hospice’s ‘business…

Following eighteen months of support and fundraising, Wakefield-based personal injury specialist, Minster Law, was proud to help the Wetwheels Foundation launch its first powerboat in the Yorkshire region in August. The foundation, which provides water-based experiences for those who are less able-bodied and people in wheelchairs, even enlisted the help of Princess Anne to unveil…

Following the recent relocation of its head office, a leading Yorkshire-based personal injury specialist has donated its surplus office furniture to a number of charities and schools in the region. Minster Law, which transitioned from its previous head office in York to Wakefield in July, donated 153 chairs, 55 storage units, 22 tables and 62…

At Minster Law, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our local communities and are passionate about supporting local causes that are dedicated to improving the lives of others. One worthy cause we have been working closely with for over a year is St Leonard’s Hospice; a charity providing specialist palliative care and support for…

Supporting local causes that are dedicated to improving the lives of others is important to everyone at Minster Law, which is why we’re proud to be able to pledge our support to the Theatre Royal Wakefield for its Passport to Theatre programme. The Theatre Royal Wakefield attracts more than 78,000 people to its numerous productions…

Did you know that approximately 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted by the food industry every year? Food wastage in the UK is a hot topic, which is incredible when you consider that more than 8.4 million people in the UK struggle to afford a meal. Minster Law’s Human Resources and Marketing teams recently…

A group of seven trainee solicitors at Minster Law have helped to raise £2,650 for St Leonard’s Hospice through a number of exciting fundraising activities. The money raised will help to pay for more than three weeks’ worth of specialist palliative care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses. Minster Law is passionate…

We believe in investing in our people so that they can provide the best possible service to our clients, partners and other colleagues. Our annual Awards Ball is a fantastic way for us to recognise and reward the efforts our employees have made over the past year. This year’s ball was held at the National…

The finalists in the United category of our annual awards ceremony on 10 November have now been announced! Everyone at Minster Law works together as one team. We respect, encourage and care for each other and work, grow and achieve together. Our United award category aims to recognise those who have made a positive contribution…

We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the next award category ahead of our annual awards ceremony on 10 November! Being creative means that we think differently and use technology to innovate. Our Creative award category recognises those employees who think outside the box in order to benefit our clients, partners and other colleagues. Madeline…