Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office has selected 1625 Independent People as its local charity partner, with colleagues set to support the young people’s organisation through fundraising, volunteering and awareness-raising activities over the coming year.
Bristol-based 1625 Independent People works with young people across the South West, supporting those facing homelessness, leaving care, struggling with their mental health or dealing with challenging life circumstances. Through a range of services, the charity helps young people build confidence, develop life skills and move towards independent futures.
The partnership reflects Clarke Willmott’s commitment to supporting local communities and follows a colleague-led selection process. It also forms part of the firm’s wider programme of supporting local charities across its seven offices.
1625 Independent People works with young people across the South West, supporting those facing homelessness, leaving care, struggling with their mental health or dealing with challenging life circumstances. Through a range of services, the charity helps young people build confidence, develop life skills and move towards independent futures.
Alistair Wallworth, Head of Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office, said: “We are delighted to announce 1625 Independent People as our Bristol office charity partner. The charity carries out vital work supporting young people across our region, helping them build stable, independent futures and overcome challenging circumstances.
“Supporting local communities is incredibly important to us, and our colleagues were keen to back an organisation that is making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in Bristol and the wider South West. We are looking forward to building a strong partnership with the team at 1625 Independent People and supporting the incredible work they do for young people across our region.”
Karen Higgins, Head of ESG at Clarke Willmott, said: “At Clarke Willmott, being a responsible business means looking beyond the legal services we provide and playing an active role in supporting the communities where we live and work. We are committed to creating positive social impact through initiatives that promote opportunity, inclusion and social mobility, and by partnering with organisations that make a real difference to people’s lives.
“Each of our offices supports a local charity partner chosen by colleagues, helping us build meaningful relationships with organisations that are addressing important local needs. We are delighted that our Bristol office has chosen to support 1625 Independent People, whose work helps young people overcome challenges and move towards independent and fulfilling futures. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have for the young people they support and for our colleagues.”
Kim James-Coggins, Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy and Communications Manager at 1625 Independent People, said: “We’re so excited to have been chosen as Clarke Willmott’s Charity of the Year for their Bristol office. I really enjoyed going in to meet the team, and seeing their enthusiasm was incredible.
“For young people at risk of homelessness, support from businesses like Clarke Willmott is so important. It’s not just about fundraising or financial support; it’s about showing young people that their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed.
“Our vision is a world where all young people can thrive, and working with Clarke Willmott will help us move another step closer to making that a reality.”
