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Support The Big Give Christmas Challenge!

6 December, 2021

Please support LawCare’s Christmas fundraising appeal, The Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest matched fundraising campaign.

LawCare has been providing emotional support to the legal community since 1997 and its recent study on legal mental health in the UK shows that legal professionals are under strain and at significant risk of burnout. Living and working during the pandemic has also had an impact on mental wellbeing with 59% of respondents indicating they were worried about the additional pressures on their work life balance. Your donations help to provide much needed support to legal professionals.

£25 can help train a helpline volunteer
£40 provides emotional support to one legal professional in need
£50 pays for a one hour counselling session
£120 provides ongoing peer support to a legal professional in need

If you donate before 12:00pm tomorrow, 7 December, your donation will be doubled from a matched pot of funding that LawCare has already secured.

Please donate here: https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a056900001txPKqAAM

£51,411.09

raised for charity to date.
630+

members in the Bristol and surrounding areas.
81%

consider the JLD events excellent value for money.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a member of Bristol JLD committee. I was able to make valuable connections with some really engaging colleagues. Covid-19 lockdowns achieved overnight changes in the workplace. The chief beneficiaries are often people well established in their careers, rather than those at the start finding their feet. I am particularly proud the efforts we made to vocalise the concerns of junior lawyers during the early stages of the pandemic.
Mamunul Wahid, Senior Associate, Clarke Willmott – former Bristol JLD IT & Comms Co-ordinator and 2023 Bristol Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year
Your commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children is truly inspiring. We've cherished every moment of the events we've shared, from the delightful BBQ gatherings to the glamorous ball nights. Your dedication and enthusiasm have not only made these occasions memorable but have also contributed to a remarkable achievement. The total amount of £7,000 is truly incredible, and it will undoubtedly make a significant difference in our mission. With this support, we can provide enriching camp experiences to a multitude of children, creating lasting memories and fostering personal growth.
Barton Camp (Bristol Children’s Help Society) – Bristol JLD Charity of the Year 2023
It has been an absolute pleasure to partner with Bristol Junior Lawyers Division over the last 15 years. From sponsoring the Annual Charity Ball (which is always a sell-out) to running careers events for junior lawyers, it has been a privilege to support so many of your members over the years and we look forward to continuing this fantastic partnership for many more years to come.
Sheldon Carlisle – National Specialism Director - Legal & Co Sec UK&I, HAYS