Jones Myers paralegal, Lisa Stephenson, has helped to raise over £58k for the Great North Air Ambulance in the 2024 Great North Run.

Lisa was among 60,000 runners to complete the world’s largest half marathon which sets off in Newcastle and ends along the bracing seafront in South Shields.

After being rained on before starting the challenge, an aching and elated Lisa achieved a time of two hours, twenty seven minutes and twenty seconds.

This was Lisa’s second best time in her fourth Great North Run – only five minutes off her best time in 2012 and despite undergoing physiotherapy sessions on her knees.  

The Great North Air Ambulance provides critical care services by air and road across the North East, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and the Isle of Man.

Said Lisa: “An enormous ‘thank you’ to my family, friends, and colleagues at Jones Myers for their well wishes and support for this amazing charity which rescues hundreds of severely ill and injured patients every year.

“Equipped with its own pioneering, pre-hospital care, the charity’s ambulances and Rapid Response Vehicles operate a round the clock service across the North East and North Yorkshire, They receive no government funding to provide this critical care and are entirely financed by the public’s generosity.”

In 2012, 2017 and 2023 Lisa took part in the iconic half marathon to help the MS Society, a campaigning community which funds world-leading research and supports those living with multiple sclerosis.   

The commitment of Jones Myers niche family law firm and its teams to give back to its local communities includes an ongoing partnership with Henshaws which boosts the quality of life for over 8,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.

To support Lisa’s fundraising, see GREAT NORTH AIR AMBULANCE: Lisa’s page (enthuse.com). For more information on the charity, visit https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/

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Jones Myers is delighted to celebrate the success of fellow employers who go above and beyond to inspire  and develop their valued employees.     

This ethos chimes with our niche family law firm’s  deep-rooted values – which is why we have sponsored the ‘Best Employer’ category of The Stray Ferret Business Awards.

To merit this accolade, judges were seeking evidence of businesses who embrace a culture of high performance, place a strong emphasis on company values, and have systems in place to inspire their workforce to do their best.   

We warmly congratulate the 2024 finalists – Grantley Hall,  Harrogate Bus Company, LCF Law, Network Scientific and Northern Energy.

This year’s worthy winner is Northern Energy – an independent family business established in 1932 which prides itself on giving customers a 5-Star service and providing a great working environment for its valued staff. Judges also praised the company’s support for an employee  who sadly passed away from cancer.  

Jones Myers Managing Partner, Richard Peaker, who presented the award, said: “Northern Energy is a worthy recipient. We wish this committed and caring business and their fellow finalists continued success in their quest to enable and inspire their staff to fulfil their potential and be the best that they can be.”

Established in 1992, our family law firm is proud of our reputation in attracting and developing the best family lawyers in our field.  Demonstrating Jones Myers’ commitment to consistently delivering excellence in family law, our specialists are based across our Leeds headquarters and our offices located in Harrogate town centre and York city centre.    

We also recognise and reward tomorrow’s talent through wide-ranging initiatives which include supporting the achievements of law graduates at Leeds Beckett University.

In 2020 we launched the Jones Myers Prize for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales to a Leeds Law School student – and have been impressed by the tenacity and  talent of the award’s recipients. 

Our wider collaboration with the Law School at Leeds Beckett University has included giving our time and skills to support the Law Faculty’s Professional Mentor Scheme and Law Clinics.  

For queries on divorce or any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit www.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

Jones Myers blog is ranked among the UK’s Best 25 family law blogs and websites to follow in 2024.

Worth winners: Pictured from left are presenter Clare Frisby Northern Energy’s Stuart Illingworth,  Justin Kitson, and Jones Myers’ Managing Partner, Richard Peaker.

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Jones Myers is helping to wrap up Christmas for disabled art makers at Henshaws which boosts the quality of life for over 8,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.

Our ongoing commitment to put back into our local communities has seen us purchase and wrap an assortment of presents for the charity’s Christmas Fair held at its Arts & Crafts centre.

Kate Banerjee, Jones Myers Partner and Head of the Children’s Department, said: “Henshaws inspirational support for its service users, including those with profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties, chimes with our firm’s values and ethos.  

“The Christmas Fair raised over four thousand pounds and we thoroughly enjoyed preparing the presents at our Harrogate office accompanied by Christmas music. We also  had mince pies with some brandy butter after completing our wrapping!”

Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, added: “Enormous thanks to Jones Myers and fellow partners for their invaluable contributions. The fair was alive with the spirit of Christmas with carol singing, artisan stalls and some of our own gifts made here at the centre.

“Henshaws relies heavily on fundraising donations and gifts-in kind and very much appreciates Jones Myers’ ongoing commitment to help us achieve our goals.”

Over the last 12 months Jones Myers is delighted to have assisted with a series of activities to help Henshaws service users achieve a fulfilling life.

They include our Partner Elizabeth Bell and her husband Julian tackling the 25-mile hike of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks in thunder and lightning, strong winds and sheeting rain.

Our niche family law team has also helped to raise £30k at Henshaws Beer Festival, provided key materials for disabled Art Makers to continue achieving their potential – and volunteered at the Arts & Crafts Centre’s gardens.

To find out more about Henshaws, visit https://www.henshaws.org.uk Twitter @Henshaws Facebook/Henshaws.

Jones Myers, which has headquarters in Leeds and offices in York city centre and Harrogate town centre, has retained its top tier ranking in esteemed legal guides for almost three decades.   

For information on any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds 0113 246 0055, Harrogate 01423 276104, or York 01904 202550. Visit www.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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A big shoutout to our Partner, Liz Bell who has braved thunder, lightning, sheeting rain, strong winds and hailstones to tackle Yorkshire’s iconic Three Peaks challenge for an inspirational cause.

Liz was among a group of inspirational fundraisers who ascended the heady 5,000-feet heights of Pen y Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.

Despite the toughest climate conditions, Liz and her husband Julian completed the 25-mile hike 45 minutes under the allocated 12-hour deadline.

Organised by our charity partner, Henshaws, all monies raised from the walk will boost the quality of life for over 7,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.

Recalls Liz: “Despite the extreme weather, there was a great team spirit throughout. Lashed by hail stones at the top of Pen y Ghent and having enjoyed a short spell of sunshine, our group then had to wait for thunder and lightning to pass while drenched by torrential rain before ascending Whernside – not to mention raging winds at the top of Ingleborough, the final hurdle.

“There are 250 people who start to lose their sight every day and, although the challenge was hard going, it was enormously satisfying to know we are enabling more people with sight loss and other disabilities to lead a fulfilling life.”

Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, said: “This was no mean feat. Well done to Liz and fellow walkers for persevering through the elements for those who most need our support including young people with profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties.”

“We rely heavily on fundraising donations and gifts-in kind and are delighted with Jones Myers’ ongoing commitment to help us achieve our goals.”

You can still donate to Liz’s Three Peaks challenge here

Our valued partnership with Henshaws complements our firm’s long-standing ethos of giving back to our local communities and helping to make a difference.

We have helped to raise £12. 5k at Henshaws Beer Festival, provided key materials for disabled Art Makers to continue achieving their potential – and volunteered at the Arts & Crafts Centre’s gardens.

To find out more about Henshaws, visit https://www.henshaws.org.uk Twitter @Henshaws Facebook/Henshaws

For information on any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds 0113 246 0055, Harrogate 01423 276104, or York 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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We’re toasting a wonderful charity which enhances the quality of life for thousands of people with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.

Our latest ‘giving back’ initiative has seen us support a vibrant Beer Festival organised by Henshaws which provides vital assistance to over 7,000 service users.

They include service users who are registered blind or disabled along with young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and other physical disabilities.

Our partnership with Henshaws chimes with Jones Myers’ long-standing and caring ethos of giving back and helping to make a difference.

The firm’s involvement over the past six months has included providing key materials for Henshaws’ disabled Art Makers to continue achieving their potential. Senior Solicitor, Neil Dring, has also put his gardening talents into use as a volunteer at the charity’s Arts & Crafts Centre’s gardens.

Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, said:  “More than 850 visitors attended the Beer Festival at our Arts & Crafts Centre which raised over £12,000. An enormous ‘thank you’ to our valuable sponsors including Jones Myers – and everyone who contributed to, and attended, the successful event.  

“We rely heavily on generous donations and gifts-in kind from wide-ranging sources including local businesses and are delighted with Jones Myers’ ongoing commitment to help us achieve our goals. ”

Jones Myers Partner, Andrew Fox, said: “Henshaws consistently goes above and beyond to ensure its service users lead independent and fulfilling lives because of the relentless support, advice, and training it provides.

“We have seen at first-hand how the charity enhances the lives of its passionate and talented Art Makers, helping them to develop their skills and confidence and we look forward to a long-lasting partnership with Gemma and the team.” 

For more information on the Arts & Crafts Centre, visit https://www.henshaws.org.uk/what-we-offer/arts-crafts/ Twitter @Henshaws Facebook/Henshaws

Jones Myers community relations projects also span raising funds for charities and appeals including the India Emergency Appeal and  Alzheimer’s Society. Our team also take on trustee and governor roles outside of work.

For divorce or family law related issues including children, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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Our niche family law firm is giving a seasonal boost to an inspirational charity which enhances the quality of life for people with sight loss and a wide range of other disabilities – and encourages them to go beyond expectations.

Jones Myers is supporting Henshaws  ‘12 Days of Giving’ Christmas Campaign which provides key materials for its Art Makers to continue practicing their talents to achieve their potential through workshops.  

Our specialist family lawyers have seen at first hand, and been impressed by, the Art Makers’ creativity at the Knaresborough Arts & Crafts Centre which is open to the public on weekdays year round.

Their wide-ranging and colourful workshops include woodwork, pottery, music, performing arts, horticulture, performing arts and multi-sensory.

Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, said: “It’s wonderful to have Jones Myers backing for our ‘12 Days of Giving’ campaign and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with the firm.

“Our Art Makers draw on their talents to transform their own lives and help break down barriers and change perceptions over how society reacts to, and perceives, their disabilities. Our £12,000 fundraising campaign is for the annual costs of workshop materials which bring their creations to life.

“We very much appreciate the backing of Jones Myers and other local businesses, organisations, and individuals who are helping us to achieve our goals.”

Jones Myers Senior Solicitor, Neil Dring, who heads our Harrogate office, is also assisting the charity as a volunteer. Neil will be putting his gardening talents into use at the Arts & Crafts Centre’s gardens in the New Year.

Jones Myers Partner, Andrew Fox, said: “We were bowled over by the commitment of Henshaws to empower those with wide-ranging disabilities, and by the passion and talent of the Art Makers.  

“The charity’s values chime with our firm’s long-standing ethos of giving back to our local communities and we’re pleased to help make a difference and enable the Art Makers to continue to fulfil and express their potential through their beautiful and unique pieces of art.”           

Henshaws supports over 7,000 service users. They include people who are registered blind or disabled and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and other physical disabilities.

The charity’s support, advice and training enable people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other, and look forward to a more positive future.

For more information on the Arts & Crafts Centre, visit https://www.henshaws.org.uk/what-we-offer/arts-crafts/ Twitter @Henshaws Facebook/Henshaws

For divorce or family law related issues including children, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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Jones Myers is backing a local campaign on Just Giving to support the Oxygen for India Emergency Appeal.

The campaign will boost the Appeal’s mission to help the plight of millions of people in India who are suffering the devastating impact of COVID-19.

Our partner, Kate Banerjee, and her husband, Paul Banerjee, are seeking to raise a minimum of £8,300 for the campaign spearheaded by the British Asian Trust.

The inspirational charity – which tackles poverty across South Asia to help people transform their lives – was set up in 2007 by the Prince of Wales and a group of British Asian business leaders, has set up an Emergency Appeal, Oxygen for India.

Since the appeal was launched over 2.5 million people have been newly diagnosed with COVID-19 and daily cases have exceeded 400,000 as infections and deaths continue to hit new records every two or three days.

At the weekend The British Asian trust organised the delivery of oxygen concentrators to India, these machines, which are alternate devices to oxygen cylinders, can continually recycle oxygen from the air and deliver it to the patient. Their local partner Swasth provides comprehensive support on the ground to ensure the help gets to where it is needed.

The support package devised by the British Asian Trust follows consultation with the Indian and UK governments, advisors and partners. It is designed to complement what industry, government and other charities are doing to help.

The campaign is seeking to purchase 10 life saving high flow oxygen concentrators at a cost of £830 each for the most seriously ill patients along with low flow oxygen concentrators for patients with breathing difficulties and oxygen cylinders for those struggling to breathe.   

Said Kate Banerjee: “A horrifying number of people continue to die daily as India battles a second wave of the virus. We urge everyone to reach out and help to ensure as many oxygen concentrators – which continually recycle oxygen from the air and deliver it to patients – are delivered to where they are desperately needed.

“Enormous thanks to Jones Myers and everyone who has donated so far – please spread word of the campaign to your friends and families.”     ​​​​​​ 

You can support Kate’s Just Giving fundraising appeal by clicking on the link here https://bit.ly/2Rsyik4

More information on the charity’s emergency appeal can be found here Oxygen for India – British Asian Trust 

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