Slater and Gordon reveals its official shortlist for Charity of the Year competition
At the start of 2026, Slater and Gordon launched the second year of its national Charity of the Year initiative, following the overwhelming success of last year’s programme.
After seven weeks and an overwhelming response from charities across the UK, the law firm is delighted to reveal its top ten finalists. The shortlist was selected through a careful review process led by a panel of senior representatives from Slater and Gordon:
- Madelene Holdsworth, Managing Director, Specialist Legal Services
- Janine Ferrie, Chief Marketing Officer
- Michael Dunleavy, Head of Business Development
Together, they were tasked with identifying the charities that demonstrated exceptional impact, purpose and alignment with the firm’s key areas of work.
Janine Ferrie said: “We were absolutely delighted by the response this year, with nearly three times the number of submissions compared to last year. It’s been incredibly inspiring to see so many charities putting forward such meaningful work, and choosing just ten was no easy task.
“After a rigorous and highly competitive process, we’re confident these ten finalists truly stood out for the positive impact they’re making in communities across the UK. Every organisation in the top ten should feel immensely proud of this achievement. Congratulations to our finalists, and I wish you all the very best as you move into the next stage.”
Congratulations to the official top ten charity finalists
- Auditory Verbal UK
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
- Horatio’s Garden
- Maggie’s
- North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League and Disability Sports Association
- Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS)
- Salford Loaves and Fishes
- Scope
- Spinal Research
- Sue Ryder
Voting is open until Friday 6th March 2026 via the Slater and Gordon’s Charity of the Year webpage, which will also provide an overview of each charity finalist.
The winner revealed in March.
The chosen Charity of the Year will receive:
- A 12‑month fundraising and partnership programme with Slater and Gordon
- Dedicated support from the firm’s marketing and communications team to help increase brand visibility and reach
- A significant five‑figure donation to kick‑start the partnership
Dean Williams, Chair of The Wheelchair Football Association, last year’s Charity of the Year winner adds:, “Being named as their Charity of the Year has been transformative for us.
“We are a relatively small but ambitious charity with two wonderful members of staff supported by amazing volunteers, and the support we have received from Slater and Gordon since has been truly fantastic.”
ABOUT THE CHARITY OF THE YEAR
Slater and Gordon’s Charity of the Year initiative launched in December 2025 to select a winning UK charity to partner with the firm for the next 12 months.
The selected charity benefits from a significant five‑figure donation, dedicated fundraising support from employees, increased brand exposure, and a strategic 12‑month partnership designed to strengthen its work and reach.
For more information visit: https://www.slatergordon.co.uk/charity-of-the-year/
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