Our Work With Charities
At Wolferstans, we believe in the power of giving back to our community. We are committed to supporting local charities and causes that make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
We are proud to champion local charities across Plymouth and the wider Devon community. Each year, we select a Charity of the Year, giving one organisation our focused fundraising efforts, dedicated support, and the full backing of our staff. This allows us to make a meaningful, long‑lasting impact where it matters most.
Alongside our annual partnership, we continue to maintain strong relationships with a wide range of local community groups and charities. Our commitment to social impact goes beyond our legal expertise — it reflects our dedication to helping build a stronger, more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.
If your charity is interested in being considered for our next Charity of the Year, you can submit an Expression of Interest using the form here.
2026 Charity of the Year
We’re pleased to announce Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) as our Charity of the Year for 2026.
PCiP works to make Plymouth a place where every child has the chance to succeed, no matter their background. Their focus on long‑term, high‑impact projects is helping to break the cycle of poverty and create real opportunities for local children and families.
As a business that’s called Plymouth home for over 200 years, supporting a charity dedicated to the future of our city feels especially important.
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more about the work PCiP is doing across Plymouth and how we’ll be getting involved. Stay tuned for updates!
2025 Charity of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Hearts Together was selected as our Charity of the Year for 2025.
Hearts Together is an exceptional charity located near Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, providing low-cost accommodation and comprehensive support services to individuals undergoing medical treatment and their families. Their mission is to offer a welcoming and supportive environment for people going through some of the most challenging times in their lives.
Whether it’s for patients undergoing planned procedures, parents of premature babies, or individuals in need of emergency treatment, Hearts Together is there to ensure that no one has to face these challenges alone, while offering them a safe, comfortable place to stay near the hospital.
In addition to the accommodation, the charity offers a variety of essential wraparound services including qualified counselling, wellness calls, and a shuttle bus service to the hospital. These services make a huge difference for people in critical situations, offering not only a place to stay but also emotional and practical support when it’s needed most.
2024 Charity of the Year
This year, we are delighted to be supporting four local charities, who each play a vital role in our community:
- The Elder Tree – A small local charity that support over 1650 people in the area by providing befriending, services and support to enable them to continue to live independently and without isolation. Those they support are vulnerable, frail, socially isolated and may suffer from a range of disabilities such as mental health issues, dementia or learning difficulties.
- Plymouth Highbury Trust’s Parent Advocacy Project – An independent advocacy service for parents and women with a learning disability.
- The Phoebe Hoskin Trust – A local charity which provides memory boxes to families who have experienced baby loss. The Phoebe Hoskin Trust also run the ‘Forever and Always’ Garden at Derriford Hospital.
- Plymouth Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club – Reducing social isolation and promoting friendship amongst our veteran community.
Throughout the year, we completed various fundraising activities including our team members completing the 5k and 10k marathons across Plymouth.
We were extremely proud to raise a total of £6,500 between the 4 charities of the year.
2023 Charity of the Year
In 2023, we were honoured to support a charity that is close to our heart –The Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer and Information Support Centre.
Throughout the year, we completed various fundraising activities including a hike to the top of Ben Nevis, and we supported the charity in raising awareness of the vital work they do.
We were extremely proud to raise a total of £12,500 and hope it will enable the Mustard Tree to continue providing support to those affected by cancer and their families.
2022 Charity of the Year
In 2022, we supported Headway Plymouth and raised £4,250.00. This was raised in numerous ways, including Team Wolfies taking part in the Plymouth Half Marathon, a Hike for Headway across Dartmoor, selling santa hats and much more.
In addition to fundraising, colleagues gave their time and helped to decorate the Headway Centre, where those who have acquired a brain injury and their families attend rehabilitation and recovery activities, giving it a fresh new welcoming look.
Our other charity involvement
Holly Bowditch, Partner in the Medical Negligence Department, is a Director and Trustee of Friends and Families.
Peter Tassart, Partner in the Medical Negligence Department, is a vaccinator for the St Johns Ambulance.
Karen Walker, Associate in the Personal Injury Department, is a Director and the Treasurer of Headway Plymouth.
Jenene Williams, an Associate, is the Treasurer for Tincombe Community Space and Nature Reserve in Saltash.
Rob Newton, Senior Associate in the Disputes & Litigation Department is a Corporate Associate of the Rotary Club of Newton Abbot.
Julian Burrows, Partner and Head of Contentious Probate, and Pippa Tanner-Wood, Partner and Head of Residential Property, are both Trustees of The WT Jinkin Trust Home.
Jayda Brailey, Paralegal in the Investment Property Team, is a volunteer at Devon and Cornwall Food Action.
Joshua Chauhan, Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial, is a Charity Trustee of Hearts Together