Refund of Employment Tribunal Fees

The Lord Chancellor has provided an update on employment tribunal fees to the House of Commons Justice Committee. A large number of potentially eligible people have apparently failed to apply since the refund scheme was rolled out in November last year, following the abolition of Tribunal fees. The Ministry of Justice is therefore writing to affected people in order to raise awareness. The first batch of 2,000 letters was issued on 9 April 2018.

If you paid a Tribunal fee in the past then it is likely you can apply for a refund. See our previous blog dated 24th October 2017. Should you require assistance with this process then please contact us.

Fundraising for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

Addenbrookes's Charitable Trust Logo
Congratulations to Christine Gee, one of our Wills and Probate team members based at the Sawston office, who took part in the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Make A Will Week.

Christine gave her time for free to prepare Wills for clients and they then made a donation to the Trust.  Christine raised a total of £1750.00 in the week.  Amazing total and well done to Christine.

Two Staff Members Pass Their ILEX Exams

Many congratulations are due to Hannah Jeffries based at our Saffron Walden office and Alex Galloni based at the Sawston office, who have passed their recent ILEX examinations.

Absolutely wonderful news and we are very proud of them on their success.

 

Haverhill Apprenticeship Event “Thank You”

Adams Harrison received this lovely “Thank You” note for our involvement in a local apprenticeship event.

Thank you and your colleague/apprentice, on behalf of Karen and myself, for your support in participating in this years Haverhill Town Council/One Haverhill Partnership Apprenticeship Event. We are very pleased with the turn out and hope that you too found it to be a success. We very much hope that Adams Harrison will participate next time.

In the Youth Skills Department, we are already beginning to think of how to improve our event next time. Naturally, should you have any feedback or suggestions that you would like to provide, positive or otherwise, please feel free to share it with us.

Additionally, in this coming year, should you need any assistance in terms of apprenticeships or employment opportunities and support in Haverhill, especially for young people, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

Daniel Cooke and Karen Chapple

Surprise For Lisa Thornhill

Staff of Adams Harrison surprised Lisa on her 30th birthday by decorating her room and showering her with cards and presents. Congratulations Lisa.

Lisa Thornhill 30th Birthday Surprise

 

Adams Harrison Partner In The News

Shoshana Goldhill, Partner at Adams Harrison, and her family have been in the news for hosting a 21 year old Syrian refugee in their home.

Picture Copyright UNHCR

Picture Copyright UNHCR

 

Read more here http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/stories/2018/1/5a58c12f4/jewish-family-finds-syrian-muslim-perfect-guest.html

Christmas Cards Charity Donation #3

The third of our Christmas donations was to Haverhill and District Gateway Club – a social club for adults with a learning disability. The club meets fortnightly to participate in a wide range of leisure and craft activities and also have a number of outings throughout the year.

The cheque for £350 was presented by Rhodri Rees.

Will Harrison sent us a lovely thank you letter;

Haverhill & District Gateway Club Thankyou Letter

Christmas Card Savings Charity Donation #2

The second of our Christmas donations was to Blue Smile – a charity that helps children in Cambridge.

The cheque for £350 was presented by Rebecca Dedman to Deanne Swain Fundraising Manager of Blue smile.

Deanne sent us a lovely thank you reading

Thank you so much for visiting us at our Blue Smile Offices this morning, we are absolutely thrilled with your very kind donation of £350 from your Christmas Fundraiser and attach a photo for us to share on our social media sites.

We will shortly send out a letter and certificate of thanks for you to share with your colleagues at your Sawston branch.

We were delighted to be selected as one of your benefiting charities and for your interest in our work, I hope the packs prove of interest to your local branches. Thank you also for giving us permission to add you to our database, we will send you our new Annual Review currently in production.

Blue Smile Recieves Cheque From Adams Harrison

Rebecca Dedman and Deanne Swain

We were delighted to receive this thank you note from Deanne.

Blue Smile Thankyou Note To Adams Harrison

Christmas Card Savings Charity Donation #1

Instead of sending out Christmas Cards to clients and contacts Adams Harrison chose three charities to donate money to.

The first one of these is Sick Children’s Trust, Acorn House at Addenbrookes Hospital who received a cheque for £350.

In the picture are from left to right Olene Gomeniuk the Assistant Manager of the Sick Children’s Trust, Jenny Carpenter and Teresa Pitts of Adams Harrison.

The Sick Children's Trust Recieves Cheque From Adams Harrison

L to R Olene Gomeniuk, Jenny Carpenter and Teresa Pitts.

We were delighted to receive this thank you letter from The Sick Children’s Trust.

Sick Children's Trust Thank You To Adams Harrison

Adams Harrison Support Xmas Jumper Day 2017

Adams Harrison staff supported Christmas Jumper Day in all three offices and raised £25 for charity

Adams Harrison Support Christmas Jumper Day 2017

Adams Harrison Support Christmas Jumper Day 2017