Community

There’s no ‘green washing‘ here:

We can’t pretend we’ve got solar panels on the roof of every office; wind turbines in the car parks as part of a micro-generation strategy; or fancy water purification systems storing rain water and purifying it for use.

What we can say, is that where possible we have tried (and continue to try) to minimise our carbon footprint and the impact we have on the environment. The firm recently made the switch to LED lighting which has a positive environmental impact as well as being cost efficient.

Added to that, our electricity supplier claims in their most recent audit to have renewables account for 96.3% of its supply versus a UK average of 29.04%.

Through our recently introduced salary sacrifice car scheme, a number of employees have made the switch to EVs (electric vehicles) which helps to further reduce the carbon footprint.

And finally, it’s the small things such as recycling waste, printer toner cartridges and paper that all add up and in this case, it all add up to more than the weight of a mighty Orca

Wilson Browne is thrilled to have retained our Disability Confident Scheme for another year.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• communicating and promoting vacancies
• offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

See our renewal certificate here

Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Donation For Northamptonshire Charity To Reach People In Need This Winter.

We have teamed up with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF).

With many older and vulnerable people living alone, the public health crisis, the fuel crisis, and what seems like the never ending winter months Wilson Browne Solicitors has made a donation to the Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s Winter Well-being appeal.

The Foundation is the leading independent grant-making charity in the county and its annual Winter Well-being appeal has raised £235,000 since 2010 to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

(LEFT) Over £5000 has been donated by the firm which will be awarded in the form of grants to local community groups and small charities whose activities protect and help older and vulnerable people in supported environments.

Other Fundraising

Wilson Browne supports a number of other causes including: Jeans for Genes, and Movember. In previous years our corporate charity programme has also supported charities such as MacMillan Nurses, The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and The Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

Northamptonshire Sport Northants 5K Race Series 2025

Wilson Browne is very pleased to announce that we will once again be partnering with Northamptonshire Sport and sponsoring the Northants 5K Race Series.

The race series firmly embedded in the County’s annual running calendar, takes full advantage of the beautiful parklands and woodland in our area. It has become a regular fixture in the county’s annual running calendar with hundreds of runners taking part last year, including club runners, jogging groups and those who are completely new to running, the 5k Race Series offers something for everyone.

Dates and venues for the races have been confirmed as follows:

Race 1 = Sunday 27th April 2025 = Delapre Abbey

Race 2 = Wednesday 14th May 2025 = West Lodge Farm

Race 3 = Wednesday 18th June 2025 = Blackpit Brewery

Race 4 = Wednesday 9th July 2025 = Fermyn Woods

Race 5 = Sunday 7th September 2025 = The Chester House Estate

Click here for more information and to sign up

Supporting Youth Sport: Corby & District, Youth Cricket League

The Wilson Browne Youth League covers the clubs in the Kettering & Corby District with leagues for Under 11, 13, 15 and 17.

As long time sponsors, we were pleased to attend the annual awards, attended by Ika Částka who has supported the league for some time, in no small part due to her professional and personal interest owing to a family love and participation in the game – both of her sons have played in the League.

Ika comments:

As a local employer, we have always made it our aim to put something back in the community and that includes supporting numerous local sports grounds, clubs and various leagues. Whether supporting under-privileged children in the Gambia, being a main sponsor for the Pride In Northamptonshire Awards and similar, or simply lending support to local activities, it always give me great pleasure and  pride that Wilson Browne Solicitors is able to help.

Higham Ferrers Tourism Children’s Art Competition

Partner Nina Wilson from our Higham Ferrers office was delighted to join Ophelia Redpath, winner of Sky Landscape Artist in 2020 organised by Higham Ferrers Tourism to judge these awards.

Children in Higham Ferrers Nursery & Infants School, Higham Ferrers Junior School, Henry Chichele Primary School, Alpha Playgroup and The Ferrers School were invited to submit their Coronation artwork with the winners winning prizes and a Wilson Bear Cub!

Pantomime Partnership with the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering

Since 2017 Wilson Browne Solicitors is proud to have sponsored the pantomime at The Lighthouse Theatre with the event getting more popular each year.

The pantomime is hugely popular with both young and old and plans are already well under way for this year’s show and the two organisations are working on some spell-binding ideas and magical surprises.

Wayne Jenkins, BD & Marketing Director at Wilson Browne Solicitors commented “It’s great to be working with The Lighthouse Theatre for the third year in a row.  The firm has its roots firmly in the communities in which it operates – most of our employees and clients are local and we work hard to ensure we give something back. “

Higham Ferrers Christmas Sparkle

The Christmas Sparkle is the busiest event in the calendar for Higham Ferrers.

For many years Wilson Browne Solicitors have supported the event by inviting clients into the office on the market square for a festive drink and mince pie as well as offering Christmas activities for their children.

For the past 2 years, the firm has supported the event by sponsoring the performance stage, a well needed covered space during the exceptionally cold winter day.

Naomi Edwards, Marketing Executive at Wilson Browne Solicitors said ” Community is everything in Higham Ferrers and it’s lovely to see clients join us during the festive period year after year. We are proud of our involvement in our local communities in which many of our employees live.”

Kelmarsh Show

Wilson Browne’s support of the nearby Kelmarsh Show continues this year.

The Show arrives this 20th and 21st April, and welcomes a fantastic line-up that has something for all the family.

Head to the KidsZone sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors to find free activities for younger children such as Punch & Judy, Balloon modelling, mini golf and much more – look for the purple banners!

Northamptonshire Food & Drink Festival

Wilson Browne Solicitors is proud to sponsor the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Festival.

The event brings together local food producers offering a variety of produce and delicacies as well as providing them with an opportunity to display their passion for food and drink.

The fun filled day, which also included a wide range of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, is free to attend and gives food and drink lovers a chance to sample and purchase local produce made in Northamptonshire as well as the surrounding area whilst relaxing in the summer sunshine and beautiful gardens of the award winning Kettering Park Hotel & Spa.

Northants Open Championship

Wilson Browne Solicitors is proud to have sponsored the Northants Open Championship, a local ballroom dancing competition, and to have been the Medal and Trophy Sponsors for the event.

The event is run by Kristina Rihanoff, whose mission it was to bring more local competitions for those who struggle to travel the distance to competitions in Newcastle.