Liverpool Law Bulletin December 2013 December 2013 | Page 21

Charity & CSR Liverpool’s Broadgreen International Pupils See a 5 STAR Future Ahead Business law firm, DWF, is giving a new batch of talented students from Liverpool the chance to develop their skills and boost their chances of securing jobs with its innovative 5 STAR Futures programme. Following the successful launch of the inaugural scheme last year, the initiative is returning to the international school once more to provide Year 10 pupils with the chance to gain an insight into the world of work and offer them a real life context for learning. The first of this year’s 5 STAR workshops takes place on 31 October at DWF’s Liverpool offices in St Paul’s Square. It will focus on developing workplace behaviours and will give the participants the chance to draw learnings from the firm’s experts. Bringing together secretaries, paralegals, receptionists and facilities colleagues as well as partners and associates from across the Liverpool office, the project demonstrates DWF’s collaborative approach and commitment to giving students the broadest possible mentorship. The scheme was developed by DWF lawyer Simon Price, in partnership with schools and other educational institutions, to provide an aspirational learning framework for students approaching the end of their secondary school education. Simon commented: “As a values-driven law firm, we know it is important to actively support the communities we operate within. The 5 STAR Futures programme demonstrates our commitment to the next generation of young professionals, which will be responsible for the economic success of the country in years to come. “The programme was launched to meet a real requirement by the education sector to find solutions to the challenges it faces, especially that of employment for school leavers. The level of involvement that DWF’s education group has in the scheme will enable us to gain valuable insights into the education sector and the issues it must overcome, allowing us to take steps towards finding answers.” Sally Beevers, head teacher at Broadgreen International School, added: “The benefit to our students last year was incredible, and the opportunity to have our new Year 10s take part was too good to pass up. Last year those who took part gained a real insight into the world of work and the mentoring they received really helped them to develop their skills, confidence and resilience. We expect this year will be no different and look forward to continuing our partnership with DWF.” Partner at DWF receives Lifetime Fundraiser of the Year Award Dave Young, Partner at DWF has been actively involved in a series of fundraising activities with RSA for the charity, Motability. Dave regularly takes part in the 3 day Annual 'Cyclability' Tour and this year he cycled 300 miles across the UK which raised a record £17,000. Dave’s charitable commitments have now extended into 2014, as he is currently training for the 3 Peak Challenge where he will climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 25 hours! In recognition of Dave’s long-term contribution and commitment to fundraising, Paul Hirst, Director of RSA Motability recently presented Dave with the inaugural Motability Lifetime Fundraiser of the Year Award. Dave said, ‘’Through my work with RSA and the Motability Scheme I have had the opportunity to see the benefit that Scheme vehicles can provide to the disabled. I was therefore delighted to receive this award and look forward to further fundraising efforts in the years to come.’’ Morecrofts toasts Waterloo Beer Festival with special gathering Morecrofts hosted a VIP reception of the Waterloo Beer Festival which they sponsored in October. More than 250 special guests arrived at the event at Old Christ Church which acted as a launchpad for the four-day festival. Guests were able to sample as many as 200 real ales and ciders, accompanied by a range of traditional pub food and live music. Morecrofts managing partner, Helen Broughton, said: “The Waterloo Beer Festival is such a popular event and we were delighted to be this year’s sponsor and help to toast its launch with a number of our closest friends and colleagues from across Merseyside.” Morecrofts Managing Partner, Helen Broughton, Cllr Gary Millar and Mark Hensby Liverpool Organic Brewery With over 60 members Atlantic Chambers is able to offer a wide range of expertise within our specialist practice groups. Civil Litigation including Clinical Negligence, Family, Chancery & Commercial, Crime, Employment, Proceeds of Crime & Public Law Waterloo Beer Festival in full swing 4-6 Cook Street, Liverpool L2 9QU T 0151 236 4421 F 0151 236 1559 DX: 14176 Liverpool 1. E-mail: [email protected] Liverpool Law 21