Charity of the year 2025 – Space4Autisum
Space4Autism is a voluntary run charity based in Macclesfield, and was set up by parents in 2005. They support people of all ages in the Cheshire East Council area living with Autism and their whole family by running a range of activities and clubs in a safe and fun environment. As well as offering a range of courses for both individuals with autism and their parents to provide valuable insight into living with an autism diagnosis.
They also have an autism friendly café where people can sit in their sensory garden, which is a hidden oasis away from the stresses of the day.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others, as they, see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. Some people with autism also have a learning disability, mental health issues or other comorbid conditions, meaning people need different levels of support.
We are looking forward to raising funds for Space4Autism this year.
Charity of the year 2024 – Stockport and District Mind
Stockport and District Mind is an independent mental health charity that provides advice, advocacy, support and services to all people resident in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough and adjacent areas who are experiencing poor mental health, to enable and empower them to live with, manage and where possible recover from their condition. As well as supporting their family, friends, and carers.
Set up by a group of volunteers in 1971, they are affiliated with national Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales.
Throughout 2024 our team raised over £5,000 for the charity.
Yorkshire Three peaks
Four of our colleagues took on the Yorkshire three peaks challenge. After camping out and rising for a 4.30 am wake up, the team battled through adverse weather conditions to raise almost £1,500 for the charity, with one team member even conquering the 24 mile route and 1585 metres of ascent in 11 hrs 46 mins.
Sponsored runs
Matthew Ottley, solicitor in our employment team took part in the Athens marathon, which has the toughest uphill climb of any major marathon (uphill from the 10 km mark to the 31 km mark) and raised nearly £300.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on various fundraising activities including fitness challenge, cake sales, sunflower growing, Christmas jumper day, raffles, quizzes and a table tennis tournament plus additional donations from clients.
Charity of the year 2023- The Christie at Macclesfield
The Christie at Macclesfield benefits patients from Cheshire, the High Peak area of Derbyshire and parts of North Staffordshire who would normally have to travel long distances for their cancer treatment at The Christie meaning they will be able to receive their treatment closer to home.
The cancer centre opened in December 2021 and provides a range of holistic services including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, counselling services, an information centre, palliative care and a wider range of clinical trials.
In total our team raised over £18,000 in 2023 for The Chrisite at Macclesfield.
Skydive
Fourteen members of our team took part in a sponsored skydive and leapt from heights of up to 15,000ft, raising a notable £11,000 which exceeded our target.
Sponsored runs
Three of our colleagues took part in various running events including partner and joint head of our Congleton office Helen Gowin who participated in the Manchester 10k, solicitor Kirsty Armstrong ran the Great North Run, and conveyancer Natalie Beard took part in the Manchester Half Marathon.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on various fundraising activities including ‘Blue Day’, cake sales, Christmas jumper day, and raffles, plus additional donations from clients.
Charity of the year 2022 – Chester Aid to the Homeless
Chester Aid to the Homeless was created in 1972 to tackle homelessness in Chester. They are an essential resource for people who have nowhere else to turn. They offers support, encouragement and a safety net for homeless people in crisis.
They have a specialist centre with showers, laundry facilities, a free clothing store, medical services, benefit and accommodation information and advice, and also a food bank.
In total our team raised over £8000 in 2022 for Chester Aid to the Homeless.
Snowdon walk
In June 2022 a group of SAS Daniels colleagues from all four offices walked up Snowdon to raise money for Chester Aid to the Homeless. Despite the challenging weather at the top everyone made it and we managed to raise a fantastic £4,262.
The big sleep out
Our trainee solicitor Matthew Ottley completed the big sleep out in November 2022, where he joined thirty other participants to sleep outside for a night in sub-zero temperatures, gaining a small insight into what is a nightly reality for too many people. This activity raised £545.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on fundraising activities including Christmas jumper day, cakes sale and raffles, plus additional donations from clients of over £1000.
Charity of the year 2025 – Space4Autisum
Space4Autism is a voluntary run charity based in Macclesfield, and was set up by parents in 2005. They support people of all ages in the Cheshire East Council area living with Autism and their whole family by running a range of activities and clubs in a safe and fun environment. As well as offering a range of courses for both individuals with autism and their parents to provide valuable insight into living with an autism diagnosis.
They also have an autism friendly café where people can sit in their sensory garden, which is a hidden oasis away from the stresses of the day.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others, as they, see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. Some people with autism also have a learning disability, mental health issues or other comorbid conditions, meaning people need different levels of support.
We are looking forward to raising funds for Space4Autism this year.
Charity of the year 2024 – Stockport and District Mind
Stockport and District Mind is an independent mental health charity that provides advice, advocacy, support and services to all people resident in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough and adjacent areas who are experiencing poor mental health, to enable and empower them to live with, manage and where possible recover from their condition. As well as supporting their family, friends, and carers.
Set up by a group of volunteers in 1971, they are affiliated with national Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales.
Throughout 2024 our team raised over £5,000 for the charity.
Yorkshire Three peaks
Four of our colleagues took on the Yorkshire three peaks challenge. After camping out and rising for a 4.30 am wake up, the team battled through adverse weather conditions to raise almost £1,500 for the charity, with one team member even conquering the 24 mile route and 1585 metres of ascent in 11 hrs 46 mins.
Sponsored runs
Matthew Ottley, solicitor in our employment team took part in the Athens marathon, which has the toughest uphill climb of any major marathon (uphill from the 10 km mark to the 31 km mark) and raised nearly £300.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on various fundraising activities including fitness challenge, cake sales, sunflower growing, Christmas jumper day, raffles, quizzes and a table tennis tournament plus additional donations from clients.
Charity of the year 2023- The Christie at Macclesfield
The Christie at Macclesfield benefits patients from Cheshire, the High Peak area of Derbyshire and parts of North Staffordshire who would normally have to travel long distances for their cancer treatment at The Christie meaning they will be able to receive their treatment closer to home.
The cancer centre opened in December 2021 and provides a range of holistic services including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, counselling services, an information centre, palliative care and a wider range of clinical trials.
In total our team raised over £18,000 in 2023 for The Chrisite at Macclesfield.
Skydive
Fourteen members of our team took part in a sponsored skydive and leapt from heights of up to 15,000ft, raising a notable £11,000 which exceeded our target.
Sponsored runs
Three of our colleagues took part in various running events including partner and joint head of our Congleton office Helen Gowin who participated in the Manchester 10k, solicitor Kirsty Armstrong ran the Great North Run, and conveyancer Natalie Beard took part in the Manchester Half Marathon.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on various fundraising activities including ‘Blue Day’, cake sales, Christmas jumper day, and raffles, plus additional donations from clients.
Charity of the year 2022 – Chester Aid to the Homeless
Chester Aid to the Homeless was created in 1972 to tackle homelessness in Chester. They are an essential resource for people who have nowhere else to turn. They offers support, encouragement and a safety net for homeless people in crisis.
They have a specialist centre with showers, laundry facilities, a free clothing store, medical services, benefit and accommodation information and advice, and also a food bank.
In total our team raised over £8000 in 2022 for Chester Aid to the Homeless.
Snowdon walk
In June 2022 a group of SAS Daniels colleagues from all four offices walked up Snowdon to raise money for Chester Aid to the Homeless. Despite the challenging weather at the top everyone made it and we managed to raise a fantastic £4,262.
The big sleep out
Our trainee solicitor Matthew Ottley completed the big sleep out in November 2022, where he joined thirty other participants to sleep outside for a night in sub-zero temperatures, gaining a small insight into what is a nightly reality for too many people. This activity raised £545.
Other fundraising
Our colleagues worked hard throughout the year on fundraising activities including Christmas jumper day, cakes sale and raffles, plus additional donations from clients of over £1000.