Maggies Culture Crawl 2023
The Wrigley Claydon team took part in Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2023, an event raising money to support people with cancer.
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Community Support
Senior Partner, Vijay Srivastava is Former Chairman of Governors at Hulme Grammar Schools one of the area’s leading schools. For further details visit www.hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk.
Senior Partner Vijay Srivastava was the driver of a project at Hulme Grammar School (where he was Chairman of Governors) that saw ‘old boy’, hero and the world’s leading war surgeon, David Nott, return to his old stomping ground to open the school’s new £500,000 science centre.
Vijay is an assessor for the Oldham Enterprise Fund (part of Oldham Enterprise Trust) which is a local easy to access fund aimed at supporting new and existing businesses based in Oldham. It offers the opportunity to bid for funding in the form of low cost loans and small grants but also delivers high quality free business support both before and after the application.
Vijay has been appointed a trustee of Francis House Children’s Hospice. The Manchester hospice cares for children with a short life expectancy. For more details please visit www.francishouse.org.uk
Partner, Rachel Damianou is Foundation Governor at St Anne’s Church in Lydgate, where she’s on the Parish Hall Management Committee and also runs the Youth Group.
Associate Solicitor, Jyoti Patel, is a Trustee of Peshkar, an organisation that improves the lives of young people through the arts.
We are thrilled to announce that our Partner John Porter has been made Chair of Governors of Oldham Sixth Form College.
Rachel and Jyoti in our Trusts, Wills and Probate department are mentors for Career Ready students at Oldham College where they support students in growing confidence and enhancing their employability skills.
John Porter, one of our Senior Partner’s is a trustee of the Pinnacle learning trust which is a multi-Academy trust which has within its family Oldham 6th form College, Hathershaw College and Werneth primary school
Emily Brearley plays for Warriors Netball who we are proud sponsors of.
Some examples of the events we’re involved in:
We run free legal clinics in Saddleworth and Todmorden, you can simply drop in and speak to one of our team about any legal matter that is troubling you.
We are members of the Dementia Action Alliance, an organisation across England committed to transforming the lives of people with dementia and their carers.
Our Wills department is pleased to support the Cancer Research Free Wills Scheme which runs throughout the year and is also a campaign supporter of Remember a Charity
Staff at our Oldham office left their suits at home and wearing their jeans on Jeans for Genes Day which takes place every year around September. We will each be making a donation of £2 in return for wearing jeans on the day.
We’re delighted to have been part of the Manchester Airport Choir formed by The BBC and Gareth Malone OBE, for the 75th Anniversary Charity Concert. It was in aid of Medcare. Vijay’s wife, Praveena Srivastava, is also one of the choir members. For more information and details, please click here.
Praveena Srivastava climbed Mam Tor in Derbyshire with work colleagues from the Dubai-based company DNATA. The climb was in aid of DNATAs project to build a school in Africa.
Donations to the church to help with its upkeep and work.
We are a friend of the Saddleworth Village Olympics
We also help support fundraising efforts for local charities and here are some of the people we have helped:
Partner, Rachel Damianou is a Trustee of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice that provide a range of services tailored to those within the community living with life-limiting illness, along with their families.
Wrigley Claydon staff wore Christmas jumpers to work on Friday 15th December 2017 (National Christmas Jumper Day) and raised £126 for Action Oldham.
This year, Wrigley Claydon staff sent £35 to the Alzheimer’s Society instead of sending Christmas cards to each one another in the office.
Wrigley Claydon staff wore Christmas Jumpers for National Christmas Jumper Day (2021) to raised money for Oldham Salvation Army
Associate solicitor, Emily Lamb, helped raise money for Refuge Charity by running 31km in 31 days.
We have also been active in other events in and around the community:
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2023
This year we took part in MacMillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and raised £200
Sponsored by Wrigley Claydon, Matt Brearley, Kicks Off the Season with Ashton Rugby Club in Style
Congratulations to Matt Brearley, who is sponsored by Wrigley Claydon, and his team, Ashton Rugby Club for their first victory of the season against Ellesmere Port. Ashton Rugby Club won 35-10.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2023
This year we will be taking part in MacMillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee morning on Friday 29th September. To help support this cause, you can bring a cake or something yummy to share. Click on this invite link below! https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/events/29lm22y3
Emily’s Charity Hair Chop for Little Princess Trust
Emily Brearley will be cutting her waist length hair into a bob for charity. She did this previously in 2019 and raised £400 for the The Little Princess Trust who create real hair wigs and provide them free of charge to children with cancer and other conditions which cause hair loss. More can be found…
The Wrigley Clayduck makes its first appearance at the Saddleworth Duck Race
Introducing the Wrigley Clayduck, which made its first appearance at the Saddleworth Duck Race. Proceeds from the event went to various charitable causes organised by the Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth. The Wrigley Clayduck was designed by Sharmin Begum and Zahra Ali, and was presented at the event by Emily Lamb.
Easter Knitted Chick Appeal: Louise Davies raised £300 in aid of Francis House
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Louise Davies’ campaign for Francis House, including Apex Computing Services and XLOS stationary supplies. Louise who is PA to Senior Partner, Vijay Srivastava knitted Easter Goodies which were sold for charity. The ‘Easter Knitted Chick Appeal’, which started over two decades ago, has today ‘blossomed’ into one…
Zahra’s Cake Sale for Turkey and Syria
On February 6th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Southern Turkey and Northern Syria, followed by multiple secondary earthquakes. This devastated millions of lives and led to more than 50,000 deaths. In response to the disaster, people worldwide showed their support by raising money to be donated for aid and relief. Family Paralegal, Zahra Ali, stepped…
Hand Knitted Easter Goodies in aid of Francis House
Lousie Davies, will be knitting some easter goodies for charity. For all orders received a donation will be made to Francis House Children’s Hospice where Senior Partner Vijay is a Trustee. £195.00 was raised last year! If you would like to place an order, please contact Louise on: lgp@wrigleyclaydon.com The items below have a suggested…
It’s okay to talk – Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club aims to eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health and create an open and supportive environment where men can talk about their feelings and the struggles that they may be facing. They facilitate weekly peer support groups for men over 18 every Monday (expect Bank Holidays) at 7pm all around the country.…
Christmas Jumper Day 2022
We had a Christmas Jumper/Silly Santa Day on Thursday 8th December. Money raised will be donated to Roundthorn Salvation Army, which will contribute towards the cost of providing Christmas lunch to the vulnerable on Christmas day. Can guess who is in the christmas tree?
Christmas Knitting for Charity
Lousie Davies, will be knitting some christmas gifts for charity. As these are handmade so the colours may vary slightly. If you have any specific colours you want me to incorporate or you are placing a bulk order and want them all matching shades then please let me know when ordering. For all orders received…
Sign up for a free Will during Dr. Kershaw’s November Will Month
This November we are participating in Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Will Month. By making a donation to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice instead of a fee to us, you will be helping their doctors and nurses provide dignified and compassionate care to patients and their families. “When deciding on the amount of your donation please consider the true…
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2022
Photos from our #MacmillanCoffeeMorning event on Friday 30th September, we helped raise money to support people with cancer.
Oldham Enterprise Trust’s 10-year Anniversary Celebration
Oldham Enterprise Trust’s 10-year Anniversary Celebration, with Sir Norman Stoller at Summit Up, attended by our Assistant Conveyancer Mohammed Hussain
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – 30th September 2022
On Friday 30th September, We will be taking part in the World’s Biggest #CoffeeMorning on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support. There will be plenty of tea, coffee and cakes so please do pop in and show your support!
Todmorden in Bloom
Todmorden in Bloom is a voluntary group dedicated to creating a big, bright, beautiful blooming community in the heart of the Pennines.
Congratulations to Emily Lamb who ran 31km for charity, in aid of Refuge
Associate solicitor, Emily Lamb, helped raise money for Refuge Charity by running 31km in 31 days. Refuge opened the world’s first refuge in Chiswick, West London, in 1971. It is now the country’s largest single provider of specialist accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse.…
Sign up for a free Will during Dr. Kershaw’s April Will Month
Wrigley Claydon Solicitors have once again partnered with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice to provide the community with access to Will writing services whilst raising vital funds for patient care. This gives those who haven’t yet got a will the opportunity to access the expertise of local solicitors whilst supporting the Hospice. Rachel Damianou at Wrigley Claydon…
Francis House ‘Chick Knit’ Appeal
Every year, thousands of little woolly chicks and bunnies flock into Francis House, knitted by crafty supporters from across the world. The chicks are filled with a donated chocolate egg each and sold in schools, stores and businesses all across Greater Manchester to raise funds for the hospice. The hospice needs over £33m a year…
Congratulations to Rhona Royle and Sadia Rahman who have joined the Partnership
Wrigley Claydon are pleased to announce that Rhona Royle (Head of Family) and Sadia Rahman (Head of Conveyancing) have joined the Partnership. Both have overseen the growth and development of their respective departments, enhancing the Firms reputation in the fields of Family and Property Law at the Firms Manchester, Oldham and Todmorden offices. This increases…
Christmas Jumper Day 2021
We helped raise cash for Christmas Jumper day which was donated to support Oldham Salvation Army
Incredible Edible Todmorden
A community food scheme in Todmorden where fruit and vegetables are grown in public places across the town for the town’s residents to pick and eat has inspired a global movement of growers. Incredible Edible Todmorden have had gardeners take over unused or unattractive bits of public land to plant food to feed the community. It…
Wrigley Claydon’s Top Resolutions for 2020
As we say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, now is the time to make some changes and make New Year’s Resolutions Here are Wrigley Claydon’s Top Resolutions for 2020: Make a Will Quite worryingly nearly two thirds of adults in the UK do not have an up-to-date Will. By making a Will, you can…
Christmas Jumper Day 2019
We helped raise cash for Christmas Jumper day which was donated to support Real Change Oldham
Singing for the brain
It is a well-known fact that singing helps many people with dementia. It is not only helpful for people with dementia but generally boosts and improves mental well-being. At this time of year there are many opportunities to have a good old-fashioned sing song . Oldham Metro are this Saturday holding their annual carol concert…
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – 27th September 2019
This Friday we will be taking part in the World’s Biggest #CoffeeMorning on behalf of @macmillancancer There will be plenty of tea, coffee and cakes so please do pop in and show your support!@macmillancoffee @MacmillanOldham
World War One Memorial at Oldham Parish Church
World War One Memorial at Oldham Parish Church The Poppies knitted by Louise Davies, PA to Senior Partner Vijay Srivastava, covered the rails of Oldham Parish Church near the memorial. This Sunday marks 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Dr Kershaw’s Will Week
Dr Kershaw’s Will Week Next week we are participating in Dr Kershaw’s will week where in return for a donation to the hospice ( £100 for an individual, £150 for a couple) we will provide clients with a free will.
Appeal for the homeless in Manchester
Appeal for the homeless in Manchester Dear All, A friend is running an appeal for the homeless in Manchester again this Christmas. If anyone would like to make a donation then please would you let me have your wrapped shoebox by 21 November. If you are unable to put together a shoebox and would like…
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – 28th September 2018
On Friday 28th September, we took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone who donated and took part in our #MacmillanCoffeeMorning In the pictures: 1) Gran Drake Owen of Glen Drake- Owen of Breakey Nuttall and Paul Harding 2)Irene Knaggs, Joyce Munro and Shirley Ibbotson 3)…
Let’s Talk About Dementia – 27th September 2018
Let’s Talk About Dementia Anyone is welcome to drop in. Thursday 27th September 2018
Jeans for Jeans – 21st September 2018
Thanks to everyone at the office for showing their support for the Jeans for Genes Campaign
Let’s Talk About Dementia
As part of our pledge to Oldham’s Dementia Action Alliance, Caremark Oldham and Wrigley Claydon are running FREE ‘Let’s Talk about Dementia’ sessions for those interested in understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition. A diagnosis of dementia can seem daunting but…