Charity of the Year
Charity of the Year
At Slater and Gordon, we are committed to more than just delivering legal services. We aim to make a meaningful impact on the communities we work with. As we fight for the best possible outcomes for our clients, we also recognise our broader economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.
Please vote for your favorite charity below
Following the success of our inaugural year, Slater and Gordon is once again delighted to launch the search for our 2026 Charity of the Year. Our annual Charity of the Year is a central part of our ongoing mission to contribute and give back to the wider community.
We are looking for a 2026 charity partner that our employees can fully embrace. We empower our dedicated teams across the country to drive significant positive impact on the chosen charity's cause, fundraising efforts and beneficiaries.
The charity selected as our Charity of the Year 2026 winner will, over a 12-month period, benefit from:
- Monetary award: The winner will receive a significant five-figure donation to put towards their continued charitable efforts.
- Dedicated Fundraising Support: Our employees will rally behind your cause, help with organising fundraising events and campaigns to boost your charity’s fundraising efforts.
- Brand Exposure: Benefit from the visibility that comes with being aligned with Slater and Gordon, including features on our website, social media channels, and more.
- Strategic Partnership: Work closely with our team to develop strategies that can help you achieve your goals and further your mission.
We invite applications from all charity sizes, organisations that focus on physical and mental well-being or provide essential support and services to individuals who have experienced an injury, illness, personal trauma or have a disability. We believe in recognising and celebrating the vital work you do and want to hear from you. Good luck!
How to enter
To apply, simply fill out the application form:
If your charity is selected as one of the 10 finalists, you will be contacted with further details on the public voting process.
How we choose the finalists
Once our panel judges receive all the applications, they will carefully review all applications and select 10 finalists.
2026 Judges
- Janine Ferrie (Chief Marketing Officer)
- Madelene Holdsworth (Managing Director Specialist Legal Services)
- Michael Dunleavy (Head of Business Development)
Once the final 10 have been chosen, it’s time to engage your community. We will provide graphics packs and tools to support!
An online voting platform will allow people to vote for their favourite charity among the finalists. This, combined with judges’ feedback, will determine our winner.
Key dates
- Entries Open 8th December 2025
- Entries Close 30th January 2026
- Shortlist & Voting announced Feb 2026
- Winner announced early March 2026
Social Media and Community Engagement
We encourage all finalists to engage with their communities and supporters by sharing their involvement on social media. Use the hashtag #COTY26 to join the conversation and amplify your message across all platforms. The more you share, the greater your chances of securing votes!
Hear from last years 2024/25 Winner, Wheelchair Football Association
Over the past year, powerchair football charity The Wheelchair Football Association was the firm’s selected Charity of the Year 2024/25, strengthening the charity’s national reach, driving further awareness of its impact as well as delivering fundraising support. The relationship, which continues to develop, also saw the law firm become sponsor of the National League Premiership, which is named Slater and Gordon Premiership for the 2025/26 season.
Dean Williams, Chair of The Wheelchair Football Association, 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.”
Enter here for your chance to be named Charity of the Year 2026 - Good luck!