Charles Russell is delighted to announce its support for The Children’s Trust as its 2008/2009 chosen Charity of the Year. Charles Russell supports a charity of choice through a series of fundraising events and activities throughout the year.

The Children's Trust provides care, education and therapy for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs. Its services are available to children from across the UK and range from special education for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities to short breaks, transitional, long term and palliative care. It also runs the UK's largest rehabilitation centre for children who have an acquired brain injury.

The year 2009 is the 25th Anniversary of The Children’s Trust. Angie Turner, Corporate Relations Manager of The Children’s Trust said:

“We are delighted that Charles Russell staff voted for The Children’s Trust to be their Charity of the Year and we are thrilled to be working with them”.

Charles Russell is committed to helping the community through charitable endeavours, volunteering and pro bono work.

Patrick Russell, Senior Partner and head of Charles Russell’s Corporate Social Responsibility Group, commented:

Charles Russell enthusiastically and fully supports The Children’s Trust. It is a remarkable organisation and the children’s moving stories have made a great impression on the firm. Charles Russell takes seriously our responsibilities in the wider community and we are looking forward to fundraising and volunteering for this very worthy cause.