East of England law firm, Hegarty, has celebrated its 50th year in business with 50 acts of kindness, raising £16,000 for four local charities.
The firm, which provides conveyancing, private client and family services, and corporate legal services from its offices in Market Deeping, Stamford, Oakham, Peterborough, and Bourne, set themselves the target of raising £10,000 in its 50th year having been set up 1974. Through a host of creative fundraising events, including bake sales, raffles, quiz nights, a virtual cycle challenge, and a gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks climb, the team surpassed their target before the end of 2024,
The four charities were:
- Sports Connections Foundation (Peterborough) – Using sport to engage and inspire disadvantaged children.
- MindSpace (Stamford) – Promoting mental health and wellbeing through community initiatives.
- Pepper’s A Safe Place (Oakham) – Offering a safe, welcoming environment for those struggling with their mental health.
- Dementia Support South Lincs (Market Deeping) – Providing crucial support for individuals and families affected by dementia,
each receiving a cheque for £4000. Speaking about the achievement, Kally Singh, Senior Partner at Hegarty, said:
“2024 was an incredibly special year for us. Not only did we celebrate 50 years as a trusted local law firm, but we also strengthened our connection with the communities that have supported us over the decades. The success of our fundraising efforts is a testament to the generosity of our staff, clients, and local supporters. We are delighted to be able to present these cheques to the hardworking teams leading these charities and we know that the funds will go directly towards making a real difference in people’s lives.”
The cheque presentations were a moment of celebration and gratitude, bringing together representatives from each charity alongside members of the Hegarty team and the firm says it remains committed to supporting local causes and strengthening its community impact.
“While our anniversary year may be over, our dedication to giving back is not,” added Singh. “We look forward to continuing our charitable efforts and finding new ways to support the incredible organisations that work tirelessly for our community.”
