A Salisbury-based charity which helps people suffering from spinal cord injuries, Southern Spinal Injuries Trust, has been chosen to receive a special New Year gift.
By funding specialist equipment for individuals and The Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre at Salisbury District Hospital, the trust improves quality of life and independence.
Chosen by employees of solicitors Trethowans, which nominates a charity in each of the counties where it is based, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, the charities Southern Spinal Injuries Trust, Abby’s Heroes, and Hope for Food, have each been given over £3,000.
The charities receive regular support from Trethowans, which normally holds fundraising initiatives, such as cake sales and dress-down days throughout the year. With many staff working from home, fundraising was slightly different in 2020, so the firm set up an online donations page for staff in lieu of the usual fundraising activities, and also held a ‘virtual’ Christmas jumper day, all of which raised additional funds.
Chris Whiteley, Trethowans’ managing partner, said: “It has been a difficult year for everyone but charities, in particular, have suffered from reduced income during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are pleased to make a charitable donation of nearly £3,000 on behalf of our hardworking team to each of our chosen charities. We hope the money will help them reach their objectives in 2021 and carry on their amazing work.”