West Yorkshire’s Holden Smith law firm becomes a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, showcasing community commitment.
- The Principle Trust offers crucial respite breaks for children facing various adversities, supported by Holden Smith’s patronage.
- Holden Smith’s impressive growth highlights its strong economic position, allowing philanthropy towards local charitable initiatives.
- The collaboration with The Principle Trust aligns with Holden Smith’s values, enhancing children’s lives in the Yorkshire region.
- Holden Smith’s involvement with The Principle Trust sees both organisations aiming to expand charitable services for families in need.
West Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has strengthened its commitment to the local community by becoming a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. This partnership underscores Holden Smith’s dedication to supporting some of the region’s most vulnerable families. The Principle Trust is renowned for providing respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, or have experienced life-limiting conditions, poverty, trauma, or abuse.
Holden Smith, established in 2019, has quickly expanded to employ approximately 100 people across its offices in Huddersfield, Elland, Crossgates, and Horsforth. This rapid growth positions the firm on track to achieve a forecast turnover of £7 million by the end of the financial year, indicative of its robust business strategy and community-oriented ethos.
Founded by Ilkley businessman Mike Davies, MBE, in 2011, The Principle Trust has raised over £1 million. The charity has built a portfolio of holiday homes, offering much-needed respite breaks for almost 5,000 children throughout Yorkshire. In 2023, the organisation launched ‘Food for Families’, a £23,000 per annum initiative designed to combat food poverty by supplying a week’s worth of food and daily essentials to families during their breaks.
In discussing the partnership, Mike Davies expressed enthusiasm over Holden Smith’s involvement, stating, “We are delighted that Holden Smith has joined The Principle Trust as a patron; they are a dynamic firm with an exciting future and this new partnership further solidifies The Trust’s plans to expand services across the Yorkshire region.” Similarly, Jessica Mckenzie, Head of New Build at Holden Smith, remarked, “We are excited to be joining The Principle Trust as patrons and are proud to support their work helping disadvantaged families to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories.”
The partnership between Holden Smith and The Principle Trust marks a significant step towards enhancing the lives of disadvantaged families in Yorkshire.
