Brethertons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce its Charity of the Year 2022/2023 as Goalball UK, which is a charity that aims to transform the lives of partially sighted people through the sport of Goalball. Goalball is a fast paced, action-packed indoor game of attack and defence designed for people who are blind and partially sighted.
Goalball was invented in 1946 to help the rehabilitation of blinded war veterans. It was introduced to the Paralympics in 1976 and is one of the only sports specifically designed for visually impaired (VI) athletes, rather than an adaptation of another sport. *
Goalball U.K. are driven to transform people’s lives through the sport by; building inclusive partnerships, creating safe and exciting opportunities, empowering through ownership, connecting people and creating positive communities for those that are blind and partially sighted. Today Goalball is played across the UK, but it needs more recognition and that is where Brethertons want to help.
Brethertons staff were given the opportunity to put forward a charity detailing what they do, who they help and why they felt Brethertons should support them. A select committee then narrowed the field based on our overall company values and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principals. A final vote by over 150 staff resulted in Goalball UK being chosen as our charity for 2022/2023 as this particular charity is very close to a member of the Brethertons’ team heart.
The charity of the year selection comes as part of Brethertons wider CSR commitment to be a responsible business that has a positive impact on the environment, community and people.
Sophie Wragg, Head of the CSR committee comments, ‘As a firm, we understand the importance of supporting our local community and the wider community. Goalball UK needs the support and funding of firms like ours to keep transforming the lives of those who are blind and partially sighted. We are really excited to be fundraising over the next year and hopefully help make some positive changes to the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted. ”
Throughout the coming year, Brethertons will be holding a series of events and activities to support our chosen charity from cake sales to mountain climbs and a few days of fancy dress – all for a good cause.
Brethertons are kicking off their fundraising this weekend as they take on the Autumn Wolf Run 2022* - a tough mudder 10K run tackling obstacles, water and more! The team are fundraising for Goalball UK, click to read more.
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*About Us - Goalball UK
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For more information contact:
Tel: 01295 270999
Email: sophiewragg@brethertons.co.uk