Charities

We are delighted to support Headway Plymouth as our Charity of the Year for 2022.

Headway Plymouth is a specialist organisation that support and meet the needs of adults with acquired brain injuries and associated neurological disorders. There is additional provision to support carers, family and friends in the local area and surrounding districts.

The organisation works alongside people who have varying abilities and needs ranging from mild, moderate or complex- including physical, psychological, emotional, communication, cognitive and behavioural difficulties.

Wolferstans are delighted to support the charity this year and will be playing a role in supporting the refurbishment of the Headway House located in Devonport Park. Staff will be encouraged to volunteer and raise vital funds to provide the supplies required.

2021 Charity of the Year

Our Charity of the Year for 2021 was Improving Lives Plymouth.

As a long established organisation, working within the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area, Improving Lives Plymouth provides support to meet the needs of individuals, the community and voluntary organisations.

They run information, advice and support services for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions and have two main locations in Plymouth in the City Centre and Mannamead.

We were delighted to support the charity throughout the year with a variety of fundraising and supporting their events for service users, and as a result of our team’s efforts were able to raise £3000.

Further Charity Involvement

Simon Parford, Partner in the Medical Negligence Department, is a Director and Trustee of Headway Plymouth and the Chestnut Appeal for Men's Health, a local charity promoting awareness of and helping those who suffer from prostate, testicular and penile cancer.

Samantha Buckthought, Head of the Wills & Trust Department, is an advisor to Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance.

Vikki Martin, Head of Family Department, is a Trustee for First Light; a charity based in the South West supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Karen Walker, Personal Injury Department, is a Director of Headway Plymouth.

Craig Butler, an Associate of the firm and a Solicitor in the Serious Injury team is a Chairman at Headway Plymouth.

Helena Campbell, Medical Negligence Department, is a Chair on the Board of Trustees and Director for Veterans With Dogs, a local charity providing Assistance Dogs and support for veterans with PTSD. Helena is also the South West Ambassador for the Meningitis Research Foundation and is a befriender supporting families affected by meningitis during their hospital stay, their recovery or following the loss of a loved one.